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OSM map layer · LineString
39.03, -78.22 · rel 19361538
39.03, -78.22 · rel 19361538
Tuscalachian Loop
270,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 39.03°N ·
78.22°W
270,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
8
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
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
12× summit
WeatherTop Knob & Overlook
viewpoint ·
62 m off route
2,7 km
1%
Loudoun Heights
summit ·
64 m off route
2,7 km
1%
Neersville
summit ·
76 m off route
2,7 km
1%
Crescent Rock Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
116,3 km
43%
Bear's Den Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
116,3 km
43%
Buzzard Hill Overlook
viewpoint ·
41 m off route
121,7 km
45%
Buzzard Hill
summit ·
70 m off route
121,7 km
45%
South Fork Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
267,8 km
99%
North Marshall
summit ·
on the route
267,8 km
99%
Little Hogback Mountain
summit ·
on the route
267,8 km
99%
Little Hogback Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
267,8 km
99%
South Marshall
summit ·
on the route
267,8 km
99%
Hogback Overlook
viewpoint ·
62 m off route
267,8 km
99%
High Peak
summit ·
92 m off route
267,8 km
99%
Compton Peak
summit ·
94 m off route
267,8 km
99%
Jenkins Gap Overlook
viewpoint ·
97 m off route
267,8 km
99%
Hogback Mountain
summit ·
118 m off route
267,8 km
99%
Pinnacle
summit ·
on the route
270,5 km
100%
Eagle Rock
summit ·
on the route
270,5 km
100%
Keller
summit ·
47 m off route
270,5 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 270.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tuscalachian Loop takes approximately 67h 18min 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.