| Mine Bank Mountain | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,488 ft (1,063 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 37°55′07″N79°6′01″W / 37.91861°N 79.10028°W /37.91861; -79.10028[1] |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| Region | Augusta |
| Parent range | Blue Ridge Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Access | Blue Ridge Parkway |
Mine Bank Mountain is a 3,488-foot (1,063 m) peak in the U.S. state of Virginia,[1] in theSaint Mary's Wilderness near theBlue Ridge Parkway.
The mountain was the site of the2023 Virginia plane crash, which struck 300 feet (100 m) below the peak, killing all four on board.[2]
The mountain is named for nearby manganese-iron ore mines.[3]
Hikes up the mountain can be accomplished on the Mine Bank Trail, a 10-mile (16 km) loop, with a trailhead on theBlue Ridge Parkway (37°54.682′N79°05.202′W / 37.911367°N 79.086700°W /37.911367; -79.086700 (Fork Mountain Overlook trailhead)).[4]
