6.7 mi from the trailheadStony Fork Cabin
Campground · VA
19.0 mi out & back · 5,473 ft gain · 3,188 ft high point · Very hard
Via Trail Boss and the Appalachian Trail (9.0 mi)
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · VA · U.S. Forest Service
Helveys Mill Shelter is a 19-mile out and back trail using Trail Boss and the Appalachian Trail.
5,473 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
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.
Campground · VA
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