1,670 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
2,016 ft
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  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Land Owner
    NPS

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A.T. Side Trails: G. R. Thompson Ridge Parking Area Side Trail is a 1,670 ft blue singletrack trail located near Appalachian Trail Corridor (VA) Virginia. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.

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More Stats for A.T. Side Trails: G. R. Thompson Ridge Parking Area Side Trail hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -43 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,963 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,005 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,962 ft
  • Grade
    -2.6%
  • Grade max
    -8.3%
  • Grade min
    6.8%
  • Distance climb
    302 ft
  • Distance down
    1,125 ft
  • Distance flat
    243 ft
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      Sep 19, 2022 @ 9:38am
      Sep 19, 2022
      Excellent shape. Last minute AT hikers heading South spotted.
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