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305 ft
Distance
1,620 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,618 ft
Altitude min
1,620 ft
Altitude start
1,617 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
118 ft
Distance down
Observatory Parking Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNational Forest Trails West of Harrisonburg
Staunton, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Observatory Parking is a 305 ft popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Staunton Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 13 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 20 rides
- Last: Sep 18, 2026
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(38.352200, -79.152740)
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