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OSM map layer · LineString
39.54, -77.88 · rel 19361538
39.54, -77.88 · rel 19361538
Tuscalachian Loop
669,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
West Virginia · 39.54°N ·
77.88°W
669,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
8
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
8× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× viewpoint
4× monument
8× summit
Flat Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
Heyward Shepherd Monument
monument ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
Mason Dixon Line monument
monument ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
Flat Rock
summit ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
High Rock
summit ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
Center Point Knob
monument ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
White Rocks
viewpoint ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
Cumberland Valley Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
Big Mountain Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
John Brown Monument
monument ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
Monument Knob
summit ·
on the route
6,7 km
1%
Crescent Rock Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
287,9 km
43%
Bear's Den Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
287,9 km
43%
South Fork Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
662,7 km
99%
North Marshall
summit ·
on the route
662,7 km
99%
Little Hogback Mountain
summit ·
on the route
662,7 km
99%
Little Hogback Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
662,7 km
99%
South Marshall
summit ·
on the route
662,7 km
99%
Pinnacle
summit ·
on the route
669,4 km
100%
Eagle Rock
summit ·
on the route
669,4 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
Tuscalachian Loop is 669.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tuscalachian Loop takes approximately 166h 32min to complete.
No, Tuscalachian Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tuscalachian Loop starts near coordinates 39.2684, -78.3149.
Tuscalachian Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.