| Type: |
Day Hike - Loop |
| Distance (Total): |
9.0 miles / 14.5 km |
| Elevation Gain: |
2,380 feet / 725 meters |
| Minimum Elevation: |
1,320 feet / 402 meters |
| Maximum Elevation: |
3,700 feet / 1,128 meters |
| Hiking Season: |
- All Year Long
|
| Things To See: |
- Mountain Views
- Streams
- Wildflowers
- Wildlife
- Woods
|
| Difficulty: |
Strenuous |
| Rating: |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Nearby Town: |
Eagle Rock, Virginia, United States |
Hoop Hole Loop has two loops. The lower loop is 4 miles and skips the views from the ridge top and the extended loop is 9 miles. Both loops offer beautiful views of the streams cascading over rocks and swimming holes. The longer loop climbs to the top of the ridge for scenic views of the surrounding mountains. One could try to reach certain cliffs from the ridgetop for more expanded views. The trail is very rugged and good footwear is almost required. Also, be very cautious as the trail is sometimes very difficult to see and the yellow blazes are sometime far apart.
