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Potts Rail Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Southwestern Virginia
  4. Jefferson National Forest
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“Hike in the woods along an old railroad corridor. ”

Katie Wardinski
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4.6

Miles

7.4

KM

Point to Point

2,815' 858 m

High

2,283' 696 m

Low

115' 35 m

Up

637' 194 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Historical Significance · River/Creek

Need to Know

Parking available at either end of the trail.

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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Katie Wardinski
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#23

in Jefferson National Forest

#31474

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#23

in Jefferson National Forest

#280

in Virginia

#31,474

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Apr 5, 2020 near Union, WV
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Apr 5, 2020 near Union, WV

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