North Creek
Campground
19.4 mi out & back · 5,073 ft gain · 2,523 ft high point · Very hard
Via Glenwood Horse, Buchanan, and the Appalachian Trail (7.0 mi)
In Jefferson National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service
This out and back trail climbs 5,073 feet through Jefferson National Forest via Glenwood Horse, Buchanan, and the Appalachian Trail.
5,073 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. Download the trail and feature data.
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