Start
209 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
39.21, -78.12 · rel 19361538
39.21, -78.12 · rel 19361538
Tuscalachian Loop
414,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 39.21°N ·
78.12°W
414,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
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?
5× monument
7× summit
8× viewpoint
Heyward Shepherd Monument
monument ·
on the route
4,1 km
1%
Mason Dixon Line monument
monument ·
on the route
4,1 km
1%
High Rock
summit ·
on the route
4,1 km
1%
White Rocks
viewpoint ·
on the route
4,1 km
1%
John Brown Monument
monument ·
on the route
4,1 km
1%
Monument Knob
summit ·
on the route
4,1 km
1%
War Correspondents Memorial Arch
monument ·
32 m off route
4,1 km
1%
Stonewall Regiment
monument ·
32 m off route
4,1 km
1%
Jefferson Rock
viewpoint ·
34 m off route
4,1 km
1%
Devils Nose
viewpoint ·
42 m off route
4,1 km
1%
Crescent Rock Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
178,2 km
43%
Bear's Den Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
178,2 km
43%
Buzzard Hill Overlook
viewpoint ·
41 m off route
186,5 km
45%
South Fork Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
410,3 km
99%
North Marshall
summit ·
on the route
410,3 km
99%
Little Hogback Mountain
summit ·
on the route
410,3 km
99%
Little Hogback Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
410,3 km
99%
South Marshall
summit ·
on the route
410,3 km
99%
Pinnacle
summit ·
on the route
414,5 km
100%
Eagle Rock
summit ·
on the route
414,5 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
81 m
–
1043 m
0 km
207,2 km
414,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
991 m elevation
Halfway
362 m elevation
Three quarters
547 m elevation
Finish
222 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
Tuscalachian Loop is 414.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tuscalachian Loop takes approximately 103h 7min 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.