George Washington National Forest, Virginia, United States
8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,586 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
North Mountain Trail covers 8.3 miles across George Washington National Forest, Virginia, United States. Runners face 1,586 feet of climbing with 2,151 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 2.9 miles and gains 692 feet. Vertical rate measures 192 feet of gain per mile. The course is 58% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 75.3th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Virginia adventures.
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