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Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area
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Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area
Highlight • Forest
Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area
Hiking
5.0
(3)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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George Washington National Forest
Tips
Marika Abbà
August 23, 2022
Hiking
Mount Pleasant Scenic Area is a great place to watch wildlife and hike in the woods. Several trails start from the parking lot, including the Henry Lanum Trail. The last trail goes up to the top of Mount Pompey and continues along the ridge with views of the surrounding mountains. Mount Pleasant, on the other hand, is an ideal place for lunch.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area
2
hikers
17.1km
06:15
630m
630m
Hike the difficult 10.6-mile Mt. Pleasant and Cole Mountain trail, gaining 2081 feet for panoramic views and meadow summits.
Hard
2
hikers
7.17km
02:42
230m
240m
Hike the moderate Henry Lanum Memorial Trail for 4.5 miles (7.2 km) to enjoy panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views from Mount Pleasant summits
Moderate
Details
Informations
Elevation 1,080 m
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