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This 3.2 mile trail climbs aggressively from the Big Run Portal Trail to Skyline Drive.


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3.2

Miles

5.1

KM

73%

Runnable

2,969' 905 m

High

1,448' 441 m

Low

1,640' 500 m

Up

184' 56 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This is an aggressive 3.2 mile trail that starts in a valley off of the Big Run Portal Trail. The trail literally follows the ridge from the beginning all the way up to Skyline Drive. Only about 3/4 of the way through does it actually utilize a few switchbacks during the entire 1600' climb.

The trail ends just north of the Loft Mountain Wayside parking lot and can be added to other local trails to make a loop if desired.

Flora & Fauna

Experience this area in the autumn to see it erupt in fiery fall color.

Contacts

Shared By:

Donovan Fitzgerald

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#737

in Virginia

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Flowers and views abound on the Patterson Ridge Trail.
Jun 27, 2017 near Grottoes, VA

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