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Potts Mountain Jeep Road
Trail
7.5 mile
12.1 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
767'
234 m
Descent: -1,671' -509 m
High: 3,805' 1,160 m
Low: 2,344' 714 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (4°)
Max Grade: 23% (13°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“This is a remote backcountry Jeep Road that is fun to hike.”
— Roanoke Outside
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Description
Consider having someone with a high-clearance vehicle drop you off at the top of FS 176 to avoid a long and arduous forest service road slog from the campground to the beginning of the trail.
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
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