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13.2 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-209 ft
Descent
375 ft
High Point
83 ft
Altitude change
210 ft
Altitude min
210 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2,290 ft
Distance flat
Willis River Trail Details
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Riding AreaCumberland State Forest
Cumberland, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#282179 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
This long one-way hike traverses the majority of Cumberland State Forest, and begins by the "swinging bridge" on Warner Forest Road. The trail begins paralleling Reynolds Creek along the swampy and flora-rich lowlands. Watch for white-blazed trail markers, as the trail will cross many old forest roads until swinging to the right along Toll Gate Forest Road. Now traveling beside Bonbrook Creek, the trail will eventually veer left to parallel the Willis River. Crossing small streams and wooded gullies, the path veers right onto Quarry Forest Road and eventually reaches Horn Quarter Creek. Crossing onto VA 622, pass the Bear Creek Market and VA 629, make a right onto an old road and continue past the junctions. This will arrive at Forest Trail 24, and eventually coincide with the Bear Creek Lake State Park Road. Then, following well-defined trails, the trail veers along the edges of Winston Lake before coming to the second parking area. Adventurers should be wary of giant snapping turtles while crossing the creeks, and pay close attention to trail markers (as this route can be extremely confusing and may require some extra navigational skills).
Access Info
Physical Address: 751 Oak Hill Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040
From West of Cumberland on Route 60: Turn left on Forest View Rd/ Rte 628. Travel 3 miles to the intersection of Routes 628 and 629. The entrance to the State Forest Office is directly across the road and the Coffey Trail parking lot is on the right.
From East of Cumberland on Rte 60: Turn right on Trent’s Mill Rd/ Rte 622. Travel 3 miles and make a left on Oak Hill Rd/ Rte 629. Travel 1.7 miles to the State Forest Office entrance on the right. The Coffey Trail parking area is on the right.
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(37.620180, -78.212870)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Willis River Trail
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Where is Willis River Trail located?
Willis River Trail is located in Cumberland State Forest, Cumberland, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Cumberland State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.62018, -78.21287.
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How hard is Willis River Trail?
Willis River Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Willis River Trail?
Willis River Trail has 90 m of elevation gain. The trail has 64 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 64 m to 114 m.
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Is Willis River Trail a point to point trail?
Yes, Willis River Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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