Near Siltstone Trail
Start of the Siltstone Trail, with the man-made lake in the background.

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Siltstone Trail

4.7 (10 Ratings)
The longest trail in Jefferson Memorial - it's the gem of the Forest!
6.3
mi
Distance
1,370
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.35mi
Distance
1,370ft
Elevation Gain
1,394ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
877ft
High Point
528ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This longer trail starts at the Jefferson Memorial Forest Visitor Center and ends at Scotts Gap Road. You can add the Scott's Gap loop for some additional mileage. This trail starts out with a couple of grueling climbs in the first two miles before settling in on a ridge, though smaller hills are aplenty. In the spring and winter you get some great views through the trees, and in the fall, the colors are spectacular.

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Contributors
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