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Potts Rail Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Hike in the woods along an old railroad corridor.
4.4
mi
Distance
71
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
HistoricalRiver/Creek

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.38mi
Distance
71ft
Elevation Gain
588ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,802ft
High Point
2,285ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Located in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, this trail is wide and mostly flat since it follows an old railroad corridor. There is one stream crossing.

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Contributors
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