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OSM map layer · LineString
38.52, -78.43 · rel 11569409
38.52, -78.43 · rel 11569409
Story of the Forest Trail
1,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 38.52°N ·
78.43°W
1,4km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
34
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× viewpoint
1× ruins
Blackrock
summit ·
490 m off route
0,0 km
2%
Blackrock Overlook
viewpoint ·
486 m off route
0,0 km
3%
CCC Camp
ruins ·
291 m off route
1,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Story of the Forest Trail is 1.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Story of the Forest Trail takes approximately 22 min to complete.
No, Story of the Forest Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Story of the Forest Trail starts near coordinates 38.5267, -78.4378.
Story of the Forest Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Story of the Forest Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.