Length: 3 mi
Est. time: 1h 12m
Gain: 338 ft
Loss: 224 ft
Max elev: 815 ft
Elevation profile
+338 ft gain · −224 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
James River Visitor Center (Milepost 63.6) (VisitorCenter)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.