At Virginia Triple Crown?

Virginia's Triple Crown Loop is a 38.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Salem, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September.

How long does it take to hike the Virginia Triple Crown?

It's a moderately difficult hike that takes approximately 4-6 hours if you do the out-and-back trip from the McAfee Knob Parking Lot off Route 311. If you're completing the Triple Crown in one trip, you'll opt to continue north on the Appalachian Trail instead of making your way back to the parking lot.

What is the Triple Crown on the Appalachian Trail?

One of the most remarkable routes is Virginia's Triple Crown, a once-in-a-lifetime hiking experience that consists of three climbs along the Appalachian Trail: Dragon's Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs.