Scales Road (FSR #613)
Trail
4.3 mile
6.9 kilometer
point to point
Doubletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,295'
395 m
Descent: -13' -4 m
High: 4,638' 1,414 m
Low: 3,356' 1,023 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)
Dogs
Off-leash
Weather
Current trail conditions
Unknown
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“A rocky doubletrack with year-round access to the high country trails of Mount Rogers.”
— Joey Atkins
E-Bikes
Unknown
Features
Commonly Bikepacked
Description
The trail/road follows the old route of a railroad logging grade. But, this is no rails-to-trails as there are several moderate rock gardens and grades approaching 10% in places. It is a continuous rocky climb of over 1,300 ft to the top but well worth the trip.
Contacts
Land Manager: USFS Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
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