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Hike

Lovingston Springs

Passes Elk Pond Mountain
Inside George Washington National Forest

3.4 mi one way · 808 ft climb · 4,026 ft high point · Moderate

In George Washington National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Lovingston Springs is a 3.4 mile one way moderate trail in George Washington National Forest with Elk Pond Mountain along the route.

Elevation

808 ft of gain and 582 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

12.6 mi from the trailhead
Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping
Campground · VA

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Torry Ridge
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Elk Pond MountainAlong the way · 1.9 mi in
Rocky MountainNearby · 0.2 mi in
WaterfallNearby · 0.9 mi in

Nearby reading

Elk Pond Mountain
Rocky Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia)

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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.

At a glance

Length: 3.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 808 ft
Descent: 582 ft
High point: 4,026 ft
Low point: 3,588 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 37.7932° N · 79.1764° W

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14.3 mi from the trailhead

Sherando Lake Group Camp

Campground · VA

14.3 mi from the trailhead

Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter

Campground · VA

Crabtree Falls

Ends at a waterfall
Inside George Washington National Forest
1,140 ft of climbing

1.5 mi one way · 1,140 ft climb · Very hard

George Washington National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Matt'S Creek

Ends at Bedford Municipal Lake
Inside James River Face Wilderness
Camp 4 mi away

2.3 mi one way · 666 ft climb · Moderate

James River Face Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

Henry Lanum Memorial Trail

Summits Pompey Peak
Inside George Washington National Forest
1,062 ft of climbing

4.5 mi loop · 1,062 ft climb

George Washington National Forest · Camp 15 mi away

Old AT - High Water Trail

Ends at Bedford Municipal Lake
Inside James River Face Wilderness
Camp 4 mi away

2.4 mi one way · 686 ft climb

James River Face Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

SPY Rock

Summits Spy Rock
Inside George Washington National Forest

0.2 mi one way · 86 ft climb · Very hard

George Washington National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today76°63°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri74°58°Mostly Sunny
Sat64°60°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun70°62°Partly Sunny
Mon67°57°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Today: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 2 mph NW

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