0.0 star · Difficult Loop

Appalachian, Virginia Highlands Horse and Helton Creek Spur Loop Trail

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest · Smyth County, Virginia

Trail length

13.8 km

Time

~3 hrs 33 min

Elevation Gain

481 m

"An epic challenge to remember from the heart of Smyth County"

The Appalachian, Virginia Highlands Horse and Helton Creek Spur Loop Trail is a 13.8 km looped trail that starts and ends in Troutdale, Smyth County, Virginia. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Difficult. For information on how we grade trails, please read measuring the difficulty of a hiking trail on hiiker. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.

This trail can be completed in approx 4 hrs 57 mins. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info read about how we calculate hike time.