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Johnson Draft

Inside George Washington National Forest

5.8 mi out & back · 629 ft gain · 2,230 ft high point · Moderate

Via Braley Pond and Bald Ridge (0.8 mi)

In George Washington National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This 5.8-mile out and back trail in George Washington National Forest uses Braley Pond and Bald Ridge.

Elevation

629 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.3 mi from the trailhead
Todd Lake Campground
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More hikes nearby

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Timber Ridge
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- 3,709 ft of climbing
15.1 mi out & back · 3,709 ft gain · Very hard
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Out: 270 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

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. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 5.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 629 ft round trip
High point: 2,230 ft
Low point: 1,974 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 5.8 mi and 629 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 38.2866° N · 79.3012° W

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Meadow Knob

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Inside George Washington National Forest
1,894 ft of climbing

6.3 mi out & back · 1,894 ft gain · Hard

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Hardscrabble Knob Trail

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Inside George Washington National Forest
2,143 ft of climbing

14.1 mi out & back · 2,143 ft gain · Very hard

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Hardscrabble

Summits Hardscrabble Knob
Inside George Washington National Forest
2,140 ft of climbing

14.1 mi out & back · 2,140 ft gain · Very hard

George Washington National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Cliff

Summits Oak Knob
Inside George Washington National Forest
1,607 ft of climbing

5.8 mi out & back · 1,607 ft gain · Hard

George Washington National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today72°48°Sunny
Wed72°58°Partly Sunny
Thu73°54°Chance Light Rain
Fri70°41°Chance Light Rain
Sat62°33°Mostly Sunny
Sun62°32°Mostly Sunny
Mon60°32°Slight Chance Light Rain

Today: Sunny · wind 5 mph S

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