1.2 mi from the trailheadHopper Creek Group Camp
Campground · VA
15.5 mi out & back · 4,289 ft gain · 2,646 ft high point · Very hard
Via Belfast, the Appalachian Trail, and Sulphur Spring (4.6 mi)
In Jefferson National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service
This 15.5-mile out-and-back follows Belfast, the Appalachian Trail, and Sulphur Spring through Jefferson National Forest, gaining 4,289 feet with viewpoints and Hickory Stand along the route.
4,289 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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