Length: 9.38 mi
Est. time: 4h 24m
Gain: 2,452 ft
Loss: 1,555 ft
Max elev: 3,678 ft
Elevation profile
+2,452 ft gain · −1,555 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center (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.