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Flatter

Steeper

0.52mi

Distance

268ft

Elevation Gain

0ft

Elevation Loss

15%

Max Grade

5,709ft

High Point

5,441ft

Low Point

Path Type

Point to Point

This trail climbs from the Appalachian Trail (AT) near Thomas Knob shelter to the summit of Mount Rogers, highest point in Virginia. The trail initially passes through the mountain bald and enters the spruce - fir forest about 0.25 miles up the trail. The summit is marked by benchmark monument embedded in a boulder at the summit. There are no views from the summit.

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Contributors

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Mount Rogers Summit Trail

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Route Details

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