United StatesVirginiaCave Hill

Cave Hill

Mountain in Virginia · 1,060 ft

1,060 ft
Elevation
141 ft
Prominence
0.5 mi
Hike length one way
38.6631, -78.4858
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Cave Hill

0.5 mi
one way
108 ft
of ascent
23 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

945 ft0.5 mi · 1,053 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
0.5 mi on foot · ↑ 108 ft · about 23 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 0.8 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 0.8 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Cave Hill?

Cave Hill is 1,060 ft above sea level and lies in Virginia. Its prominence is 141 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Cave Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.5 mi one way with 108 ft of ascent. Expect around 23 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Cave Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 0.5 mi on foot · ↑ 108 ft · about 23 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area east of the peak (about 0.8 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Cave Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Cave Hill is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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