Length: 5.86 mi
Est. time: 2h 6m
Gain: 250 ft
Loss: 308 ft
Max elev: 1,084 ft
Elevation profile
+250 ft gain · −308 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Thurmond Depot Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Journeys:
Carter G. WoodsonPlan 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.