Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
18.7 miles (30.1 km) · 1,102 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
James River Heritage Trail is a 18.7 mile point-to-point route located in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. The route climbs 1,102 feet and descends 954 feet. The longest climb spans 0.7 miles with 6 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 62 feet per mile. 93% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 3.2 puts it in the top 71.66% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Virginia.
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