5.5 mi from the trailheadMathews Arm Campground
Campground · VA
1.5 mi out & back · 228 ft gain · 758 ft high point · Easy
Via the Culler's Trail (0.3 mi)
VA · OpenStreetMap contributors
Shale Barrens Trail is an out and back route of 1.5 mi to a viewpoint, climbing 228 ft via Culler's Trail.
228 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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