Start
1082 m elevation
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
31
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 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1053 m
–
1082 m
0 km
0,7 km
1,4 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1067 m elevation
Halfway
1053 m elevation
Three quarters
1068 m elevation
Finish
1077 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · 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.