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Great Eastern Trail (Headwaters Section)

Shenandoah Mountain, George Washington National Forest, Virginia / West Virginia

Distance
71.9 km
Elev. gain
2,188 m
Start
Near Hardy County
Finish
Near Rockingham County

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

Common questions

How long is the Great Eastern Trail (Headwaters Section)?
The Great Eastern Trail (Headwaters Section) is 71.9 km (44.7 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Great Eastern Trail (Headwaters Section) have?
The Great Eastern Trail (Headwaters Section) has about 2,188 m (7,178 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Great Eastern Trail (Headwaters Section) start and finish?
The Great Eastern Trail (Headwaters Section) runs between Near Hardy County and Near Rockingham County.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.