Blowing Springs
Campground
1.5 mi one way · 289 ft climb · 1,791 ft high point · Moderate
In George Washington National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service
Back Creek Gorge is a 1.5 mile moderate trail with 289 feet of climb in George Washington National Forest.
222 ft of gain and 289 ft of descent.
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.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground
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George Washington National Forest · Camp 7 mi away
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Sun: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 mph SW
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