Length: 0.39 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 195 ft
Loss: 174 ft
Max elev: 718 ft
Elevation profile
+195 ft gain · −174 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, medium 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.