6.1 mi from the trailheadPhillip'S Creek Group Picnic Area
Campground · VA
4.4 mi loop · 1,455 ft gain · 2,765 ft high point · Moderate
In Jefferson National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service
Austin Gap in Jefferson National Forest is a 4.4-mile loop reaching Austin Gap and climbing 1,455 feet.
1,455 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
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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