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OSM map layer · LineString
38.35, -79.23 · rel 13267343
38.35, -79.23 · rel 13267343
Wild Oak National Recreation Trail
45,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 38.35°N ·
79.23°W
45,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× summit
Door Knob
summit ·
81 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hankey Mountain
summit ·
42 m off route
0,5 km
1%
Lookout Mountain
summit ·
154 m off route
0,9 km
2%
Grindstone Mountain
summit ·
on the route
2,7 km
6%
Little Bald Knob
summit ·
on the route
19,0 km
42%
Big Bald Knob
summit ·
on the route
40,3 km
89%
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
Wild Oak National Recreation Trail is 45.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wild Oak National Recreation Trail takes approximately 11h 16min to complete.
No, Wild Oak National Recreation Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wild Oak National Recreation Trail starts near coordinates 38.3285, -79.2789.
Wild Oak National Recreation Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Wild Oak National Recreation Trail is maintained and managed by United States Forest Service.