0.9 mi from the trailheadSherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Campground · VA
Hike
Blue Loop Water Tank
- Inside George Washington National Forest
- 2,039 ft of climbing
- Camp under a mile away
5.8 mi out & back · 2,039 ft gain · 2,742 ft high point · Hard
Via Blue Loop Parking and Torry Ridge (2.1 mi)
In George Washington National Forest · VA · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Blue Loop Water Tank Trail is a 5.8-mile out and back route in George Washington National Forest via Blue Loop Parking and Torry Ridge, gaining 2,039 feet.
Elevation
2,039 ft of gain round trip.
Map
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
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