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Classic Virginia Hike: 5.2 mile round trip (out & back) hike at the Peaks of Otter. A lovely trail full of wonderful views, large rock formations, and flora that changes with each turn of the trail, including huge oak, poplar, hickory and beech trees, mountain laurel, rhododendron, and wildflowers.
moderate
Distance 3.9 km
1:38 h
430 m
8 m
1,210 m
781 m
Classic Virginia Hike - 5.2 mile round trip (out and back) hike at the Peaks of Otter.

A lovely trail full of wonderful views, large rock formations, and flora that changes with each turn of the trail, including huge oak, poplar, hickory and beech trees, mountain laurel, rhododendron, and an assortment of wildflowers.
 
Directions:

Take I-81 to exit 162 / Buchanan and go north on US 11 into Buchanan.
Turn right on US 43. At intersection with the Blue Ridge Parkway, turn left and go north to parking lot on right side at mile post 83.5.


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Map of Peaks of Otter Recreation Area (includes other trails)

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Update: May 09, 2017
Difficulty
moderate
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Stamina
Highest point
1,210 m
Lowest point
781 m

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Coordinates:
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37.468350, -79.580367
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37°28'06.1"N 79°34'49.3"W
UTM
17S 625537 4147776
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37.468350, -79.580367
DMS
37°28'06.1"N 79°34'49.3"W
UTM
17S 625537 4147776
w3w 
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.9 km
Duration
1:38 h
Ascent
430 m
Descent
8 m
Highest point
1,210 m
Lowest point
781 m

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