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Amherst County

Cole Mountain via Appalachian Trail loop — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

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United States
Virginia
Amherst County

Cole Mountain via Appalachian Trail loop — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

Moderate

5.0

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Cole Mountain via Appalachian Trail loop — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

03:22

9.66km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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George Washington National Forest

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Parking

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2.70 km

Cole Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Cole Mountain is a pasture-like summit that offers open stuning views of the valley covered by forest. The Appalachian Trail leads you through the woods and meadows to reach the …

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7.03 km

Hotel Trail

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This is an old hotel trail, that makes a loop with Appalachian Trail around Cole Mountain. The trail is wooded, offering views of Rock Branch Valley between the trees. There …

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9.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

3.94 km

364 m

153 m

Surfaces

9.11 km

364 m

153 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

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