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Virginia's Triple Crown Loop

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54 km Length
approx. 3 days Duration
2.300 m Elevation gain
2.300 m Elevation loss
974 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Virginia's Triple Crown Loop

Difficulty
Length 54 km
Elevation gain 2.300 m
Elevation loss 2.300 m
Highest Point 974 m · McAfee Knob
Lowest Point 406 m · Catawba Creek
Round Trip Yes
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

54 km
2.300 m
2.300 m
McAfee Knob
974 m
Catawba Creek
406 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

The Virginia's Triple Crown Loop runs for a length of 54 kilometers through Virginia in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Virginia's Triple Crown Loop.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way Generally difficult!
The water supply must be planned in detail in advance and, if necessary, water supplies have to be deposited en route.

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and on campsites.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Virginia's Triple Crown Loop

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Only a few water points! Drinking water procurement partly problematic!
Not suitable for people with fear of heights!
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
No power supply on the trail
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Virginia's Triple Crown Loop

Arrival

You will arrive to Virginia's Triple Crown Loop via Richmond International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Airplane. Duration approx. 7 hours.

Departure

Departure from Virginia's Triple Crown Loop is via Richmond International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Airplane. Takes about 7 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages

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