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OSM map layer · LineString
39.34, -78.17 · rel 19361538
39.34, -78.17 · rel 19361538
Tuscalachian Loop
151,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 39.34°N ·
78.17°W
151,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
35
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
6× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
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?
11× summit
2× monument
6× viewpoint
1× ruins
Eagle Rock
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Spring Mountain
summit ·
363 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sugar Knob
summit ·
451 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pinnacle
summit ·
on the route
18,2 km
12%
Heyward Shepherd Monument
monument ·
on the route
151,5 km
100%
Crescent Rock Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
151,5 km
100%
High Rock
summit ·
on the route
151,5 km
100%
John Brown Monument
monument ·
on the route
151,5 km
100%
Jefferson Rock
viewpoint ·
34 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Devils Nose
viewpoint ·
42 m off route
151,5 km
100%
WeatherTop Knob & Overlook
viewpoint ·
62 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Loudoun Heights
summit ·
64 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Neersville
summit ·
76 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Raven Rocks
summit ·
128 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Maryland Heights Overlook
viewpoint ·
131 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Camp Hill
summit ·
139 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Paines Knob
summit ·
157 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Cotton/Flour Mill Intake Arches
ruins ·
234 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Shockeys Knob
summit ·
311 m off route
151,5 km
100%
Split Rock
viewpoint ·
366 m off route
151,5 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 151.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tuscalachian Loop takes approximately 37h 41min to complete.
No, Tuscalachian Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tuscalachian Loop starts near coordinates 39.1359, -78.4373.
Tuscalachian Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.