4.9 mi from the trailheadCraig Creek Recreation Area
Campground · VA

9.0 mi loop · 2,410 ft gain · 3,340 ft high point · Hard
In Jefferson National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service
Hoop Hole is a 9-mile loop to Pine Mountain, Bald Knob, and Rich Patch Mountains in Jefferson National Forest with 2,410 feet of climb.
2,410 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
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.
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Sat: Sunny · wind 7 to 10 mph NW