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Cornelius Creek

Near a waterfall
Inside Jefferson National Forest
1,750 ft of climbing

2.9 mi one way · 1,750 ft climb · 3,160 ft high point · Moderate

In Jefferson National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Cornelius Creek travels 2.9 miles to 3,160 feet in Jefferson National Forest with moderate difficulty and a waterfall near.

Elevation

1,750 ft of gain and 62 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

3.1 mi from the trailhead
North Creek
Campground
3.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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- 1,466 ft of climbing
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

WaterfallNearby · 2.8 mi in

Nearby reading

North Creek (conservation area)

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: 2.9 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,750 ft
Descent: 62 ft
High point: 3,160 ft
Low point: 1,472 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: VA
Camps within 15 mi: 9
Trailhead: 37.5106° N · 79.5430° W

Get directions Open the map

Hopper Creek Group Camp

Campground · VA

4.5 mi from the trailhead

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp

Campground · VA

Hoop Hole

Summits Pine Mountain
Inside Jefferson National Forest
2,331 ft of climbing

8.9 mi loop · 2,331 ft climb · Very hard

Jefferson National Forest · Camp 5 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

Wildcat Mountain

Summits Wildcat Mountain
Inside Jefferson National Forest
1,521 ft of climbing

4.9 mi loop · 1,521 ft climb · Moderate

Jefferson National Forest · Camp under a mile 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

Roaring Run Loop

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Jefferson National Forest

1.2 mi loop · 493 ft climb · Very hard

Jefferson National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu79°66°Mostly Sunny
Fri76°60°Mostly Sunny
Sat64°59°Chance Rain Showers
Sun72°61°Mostly Sunny
Mon68°58°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue60°55°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed58°Chance Rain Showers

Thu: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 2 to 6 mph NW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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