Elk Garden Trail
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Smyth County, VA
Out-and-back trail in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Smyth County, VA. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 630 ft (192 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 25 min
- High point
- 4,446 ft (1,355 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Elk Garden Trail
How long is Elk Garden Trail?
Elk Garden Trail is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 25 min. It climbs 630 ft (192 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,446 ft (1,355 m).
How hard is Elk Garden Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Elk Garden Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Elk Garden Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 3.4 mi (5.4 km).
Is Elk Garden Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Elk Garden Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Elk Garden Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Elk Garden Trail
- Virginia Highlands Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Expert · 14.4 mi (23.2 km)
- Virginia Highlands Horse Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Expert · 19.7 mi (31.7 km)
- Wilderness Trail Mount Rogers National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Helton Creek Spur Trail Lewis Fork Wilderness · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Helton Creek Trail Lewis Fork Wilderness · Hard · 8.2 mi (13.2 km)
- Deep Gap Spring Trail Lewis Fork Wilderness · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Sugar Maple Trail Lewis Fork Wilderness · Moderate · 4.8 mi (7.7 km)
- Helton Creek Trail Lewis Fork Wilderness · Hard · 6.7 mi (10.9 km)
More hikes in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
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