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2.2 mi point to point · 406 ft of climbing

Special K

$59
Drawn from this trail's real elevation data, printed to order.
StyleTopographic
Size 18×24″
Print only, rolled in a tube. Fits a standard 18×24″ frame.
Free US shipping · Made to order · at your door in 5 to 10 business days
The print

Printed to order at 300 DPI, rendered natively at your size and never upscaled. Print only; the frame in the photos is for scale.

Shipping & returns

Printed in 2 to 5 business days, then 3 to 5 in transit within the US, rolled in a sturdy tube. Free US shipping; outside the US, shipping is calculated at checkout. 14-day reprint-or-refund guarantee, any reason, no return shipping. You have 1 hour after checkout to change trail, style or size, just reply to your confirmation email. Full returns policy.

Special K · Topographic · 18×24″
$59 5 to 10 business days

About the Special K trail

Special K is a 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Shenandoah Valley, climbing 406 feet between 1,945 and 2,238 feet above sea level. The steepest pitch reaches 23 percent, against an average of 185 feet of gain per mile. On our gain-and-distance scale it falls in the easiest band. The nearest town is Harrisonburg, about 6.2 miles away.

Questions about the Special K print

What sizes does the Special K poster come in?
4 sizes: 12×16″ $39, 18×24″ $59, 24×32″ $79, 30×40″ $99. Every size is printed natively at 300 DPI, from $39.
Is this made from real elevation data?
Yes. The contours and elevation profile are drawn from USGS 3DEP and AWS Terrain Tiles sampled along the actual Special K track.
How hard is Special K?
On our gain-and-distance scale it falls in the easiest band: 2.2 mi point to point with 406 ft of climbing. The scale uses only distance and climbing; it does not account for exposure, altitude, cables, river crossings or permits.

Best months are an estimate from NASA POWER climate data (CC BY 4.0), 2001 to 2020 monthly averages adjusted to the trail's elevation, not an official season; check current conditions and closures.