Name | McDowell Battlefield Trail | |
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Summary | The McDowell Battlefield Trail leads to the top of Sittlington Hill and the core of the McDowell Battlefield | |
Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
Distance (Total) | 1.0 miles / 1.6 km | |
Elevation Gain | ||
Minimum Elevation | 2,000 feet / 610 meters | |
Maximum Elevation | 2,500 feet / 762 meters | |
Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
Things To See | - Historic Site | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
Nearby Town | McDowell, Virginia, United States | |
Link | http://www.highlandcounty.org/natrails.htm | |
Permit Required | No | |
Trail Map | Map |
The McDowell Battlefield Trail leads to the top of Sittlington Hill and the core of the McDowell Battlefield. A marker will direct you either east returning to the parking area or west to continue to the western end of the trail.
Courtesy of Highland County Chamber oF Commerce.
The eastern end of the trail starts on the south side of Rt. 250 at the Battlefield parking area, approximately one mile from the top of Bullpasture Mountain. The western end of the trail starts on the south side on Rt. 250, directly across from the old mill on the Bullpasture River. Parking is available at the Presbyterian Church at the junction of Rt. 678.
Latitude | 38.3242647141 degrees / 38° 19.456' / 38° 19' 27.35" |
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Longitude | -79.4655865431 degrees / -79° 27.935' / -79° 27' 56.11" |
Created by Nick on 04/06/2010 |
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