1.2 mi from the trailheadHopper Creek Group Camp
Campground · VA

16.5 mi out & back · 5,018 ft gain · 2,646 ft high point · Very hard
Via Belfast and the Appalachian Trail (5.9 mi)
In Jefferson National Forest · VA · OpenStreetMap contributors
This 16.5-mile out-and-back route follows Belfast, the Appalachian Trail, and other connectors to Bedford Municipal Lake in Jefferson National Forest, gaining 5,018 feet.
5,018 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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