Devil's Bathtub
Duffield, Virginia
| Address: | Devils Fork Loop Trail, Duffield, VA 24244, USA |
| GPS: |
36°48'47.8"N 82°39'1.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
| Trails/Routes: | 6.6 mi |
Hike and Swim
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Duffield, Virginia
- Head southeast on US Hwy 23 S toward Railroad Ave/
State Rte T 856 (0.6 mi) - Turn left onto State Rte 871 (2.2 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 653 (6.1 mi)
- Continue onto State Rte 722 (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto State Rte 653 (3.5 mi)
- Turn left (0.2 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
6.6 milesReal Ascent ?
2,033 feetReal Descent ?
2,050 feetGrade (-19° to 15°)
-35% to 27%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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