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  • McQueen gap to Damascus on AT

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    near Crandull, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Rob Schoborg
    Distance
    11.26mi
    Elevation +
    1132f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMcQueen gap to Damascus on AT Photo ofMcQueen gap to Damascus on AT Photo ofMcQueen gap to Damascus on AT

    Hiked the AT from McQueen gap northeast to Damascus, VA. Sunny, calm, starting temperature of 38 degrees. Still a tiny bit of snow left from last Monday. Got to throw the winters first snowball at Michelle. Beautiful day...

  • SNP: Hightop Circuit

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    near Sandy Bottom, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Mountain Stream Flood
    Distance
    4.49mi
    Elevation +
    896f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSNP: Hightop Circuit Photo ofSNP: Hightop Circuit Photo ofSNP: Hightop Circuit

    A relatively easy hike up the highest peak in the south district of SNP with views over the western ridges as well as Massanutten and the Shenandoah Valley

  • Tinker Cliffs via Andy Layne Trail

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    near Tinker (historical), Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    7.57mi
    Elevation +
    2057f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofTinker Cliffs via Andy Layne Trail

    The view from Tinker Cliffs is a vista that is the definition of the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. Long ridges that snake back on itself to create the most perfect layering. However, the vista isn’t the only definit...

  • Angel's Rest

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    near Bluff City, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    5.20mi
    Elevation +
    1745f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofAngel's Rest

    There are 2 main views here, one to the north of the New River and the town of Pearisburg from Angel’s Rest outlook and the second to the south of expansive Wilburn Valley. Both are decent views both having a side perspe...

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  • McAfee Knob

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    near Catawba, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    8.43mi
    Elevation +
    1765f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMcAfee Knob

    McAfee Knob is among the most popular hikes in southwest Virginia and said to be the most photographed place on the Appalachian Trail. Beyond the vista, the hike also features the green (or yellow and red during peak fol...

  • Little Schloss

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    near Columbia Furnace, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    3.48mi
    Elevation +
    1181f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofLittle Schloss

    The main view of the hike is on Little Schloss, which does provide a decent view of the ridges that define the Appalachian Mountains through Virginia. The scramble up does make it a bit more interesting. The recent burn ...

  • Big Schloss, Mill Mountain, and Stoney Creek loop

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    near Rockland, West Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    12.76mi
    Elevation +
    2382f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBig Schloss, Mill Mountain, and Stoney Creek loop

    This hike was one of the hardest for me to rate due to the high variance of the trail. The view of Big Schloss coming in from the north was pretty majestic and really represents the name well. From the outcrop, there wer...

  • Three Lakes Park

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    near Chamberlayne, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    amelia guthrie
    Distance
    1.86mi
    Elevation +
    7f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofThree Lakes Park Photo ofThree Lakes Park Photo ofThree Lakes Park

    Definitely more a walk than a hike but great to do with dogs especially in warmer weather as it’s almost completely shaded. Great plant ID, birding and turtle id(?)! the main building of the nature center is often closed...

  • 68 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 20 - Desde Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt, a ruta US-60 - Long Mountain Wayside

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    near Beverlytown, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    10.32mi
    Elevation +
    3012f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 5.0
    Photo of68 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 20 - Desde Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt, a ruta US-60 - Long Mountain Wayside Photo of68 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 20 - Desde Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt, a ruta US-60 - Long Mountain Wayside Photo of68 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 20 - Desde Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt, a ruta US-60 - Long Mountain Wayside

    Etapa 68 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 67 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 21 -James River Foot Bridge -US-501 a Bluff Mt. y Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 69 - APPALACHIAN T...

    Hola Pablo, Feliz Navidad, y a disfrutar con los seres queridos estas fiestas, Feliz 2017 y mucha montaña
    LosK2delasKumbres

  • 59 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 29.2 - Desde VA-621 Craig Creek Rd. a ruta VA-620 (Miller Cover Rd) / Trout Creek

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    near Webbs Mill, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Great_Gatsu
    Distance
    7.74mi
    Elevation +
    1831f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 5.0
    Photo of59 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 29.2 - Desde VA-621 Craig Creek Rd. a ruta VA-620 (Miller Cover Rd) / Trout Creek Photo of59 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 29.2 - Desde VA-621 Craig Creek Rd. a ruta VA-620 (Miller Cover Rd) / Trout Creek Photo of59 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 29.2 - Desde VA-621 Craig Creek Rd. a ruta VA-620 (Miller Cover Rd) / Trout Creek

    Etapa 59 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 58 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 30.1 - De Sarver Hollow Shelter a ruta VA-621, Craig Creek Valley Road ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 60 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGIN...

    Y sigues por senderos y caminos de alto nivel paisajistico, todo ello ahora con un verde esperanza que aleja los rayos s...
    rutadura

  • 45 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 42 y 41.2 - De VA-603 - Fox Creek, a VA-670 - Teas Rd - S. Fork of Holston River

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    near Fairwood, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Gonzalo Guerra
    Distance
    14.02mi
    Elevation +
    4068f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 5.0
    Photo of45 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 42 y 41.2 - De VA-603 - Fox Creek, a VA-670 - Teas Rd - S. Fork of Holston River Photo of45 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 42 y 41.2 - De VA-603 - Fox Creek, a VA-670 - Teas Rd - S. Fork of Holston River Photo of45 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 42 y 41.2 - De VA-603 - Fox Creek, a VA-670 - Teas Rd - S. Fork of Holston River

    Etapa 45 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 44 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 43 - De ruta VA 600 - Elk Garden a Mt. Rogers y ruta VA-603 - Fox Creek ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 46 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGI...

    Hola Pablo, que manera de recorrer senderos y caminos sin la molestia de la civilización, un encanto de trayecto en el q...
    rutadura

  • Ramsey's Draft and Jerry's Run Loop

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    near West Augusta, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    8.56mi
    Elevation +
    1083f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofRamsey's Draft and Jerry's Run Loop Photo ofRamsey's Draft and Jerry's Run Loop

    I certainly enjoy hiking along and across Ramsey’s Draft and Jerry’s Run, I'm a sucker for rushing water. However, there weren’t much cascading features on Ramsey’s Draft, so it wasn’t the most interesting stream we’ve s...

  • 52 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 36.1, 35 y 34.3 - Desde el Jenny Knob Shelter hasta Dismal Falls y Wapiti Shelter

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    near Crandon, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with René G.
    Distance
    15.38mi
    Elevation +
    3589f
    TrailRank
    87| Rating 5.0
    Photo of52 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 36.1, 35 y 34.3 - Desde el Jenny Knob Shelter hasta Dismal Falls y Wapiti Shelter Photo of52 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 36.1, 35 y 34.3 - Desde el Jenny Knob Shelter hasta Dismal Falls y Wapiti Shelter Photo of52 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 36.1, 35 y 34.3 - Desde el Jenny Knob Shelter hasta Dismal Falls y Wapiti Shelter

    Etapa 52 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 51 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 36.2 - Desde la ruta US-52 / I-77 - Bland, VA, hasta el Jenny Knob Shelter ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 53 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - V...

    Pablo does a fantastic job or recording and documenting the trail. I was very happy to meet him at Jenny's Knob Shelter ...
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  • 67 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 21 -James River Foot Bridge -US-501 a Bluff Mt. y Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt

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    near Snowden, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Great_Gatsu
    Distance
    9.95mi
    Elevation +
    5860f
    TrailRank
    87| Rating 5.0
    Photo of67 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 21 -James River Foot Bridge -US-501 a Bluff Mt. y Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt Photo of67 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 21 -James River Foot Bridge -US-501 a Bluff Mt. y Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt Photo of67 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 21 -James River Foot Bridge -US-501 a Bluff Mt. y Blue Ridge Parkway- Punchbowl Mt

    Etapa 67 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 66 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 23 y 22 -De Parkers Gap Rd, USFS-812 a Apple-Orchard Mountain y James River US-501 ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 68 - APPALACHIAN TRA...

    Bonita etapa.
    Arturo Ciorraga
    Bonita etapa con vistas espectaculares. ¡Estupendas fotos! La primavera ya se hace notar. ¡Gracias por compartir fotos...
    ladylady

  • 2021-05-30 McAfee Knob

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    near Catawba, Virginia (United States)
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    huangyizhou
    Distance
    7.94mi
    Elevation +
    1640f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of2021-05-30 McAfee Knob Photo of2021-05-30 McAfee Knob

    A popular hiking trail outside Roanoke, VA, to the most photographed spot along the Appalachian Trail with stunning views. For complete trip report, click the following "View more".

  • Matthew’s arm waterfall

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    near Fourway, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    Matthew Nardone
    Distance
    10.07mi
    Elevation +
    2365f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofMatthew’s arm waterfall

    Mostly down hill on the way to the falls, so it’s very inclined on the way back. We would consider it very much worth the hike for the falls!

  • Carvin's Cove to Hay Rock via AT

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    near Daleville, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    travel2walk
    Distance
    8.03mi
    Elevation +
    1424f
    TrailRank
    23| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofCarvin's Cove to Hay Rock via AT

    There are a few good overviews of Carvin Cove along the AT, a rarity in Virginia as there aren’t that many lakes. You can scramble onto Hay Rock for a final view of the hike. The trail also crosses some high voltage powe...

    Looks dismal for first mile. After that it just gets better. Moderate climb to ridge, then great views to south, west, a...
    David Baer

  • 81 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 5 y 4.2- De Chester Gap a Manassas Gap y ruta VA-638 - G.Richard Thomson Wildlife

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    near Lake Front Royal, Virginia (United States)
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    Pablo de Gárate
    with Gonzalo Guerra
    Distance
    14.00mi
    Elevation +
    4091f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 5.0
    Photo of81 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 5 y 4.2- De Chester Gap a Manassas Gap y ruta VA-638 - G.Richard Thomson Wildlife Photo of81 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 5 y 4.2- De Chester Gap a Manassas Gap y ruta VA-638 - G.Richard Thomson Wildlife Photo of81 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 5 y 4.2- De Chester Gap a Manassas Gap y ruta VA-638 - G.Richard Thomson Wildlife

    Etapa 81 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 80 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 6 -Shenandoah National Park- Gravel Springs Gap a Front Royal US 522 -Chester Gap ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 82 - APPALACHIAN TRA...

    Magnífica ruta. Muchas gracias por compartirla
    Arturo Ciorraga

  • 83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center

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    near Ashby Run, Virginia (United States)
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    Pablo de Gárate
    with Gonzalo Guerra
    Distance
    14.60mi
    Elevation +
    3678f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 5.0
    Photo of83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center Photo of83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center Photo of83 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA -Sección 3.1 y 2.2 -Roller Coaster. Morgans Mill Rd a Snickers Gap y Blackburn Trail Center

    Etapa 83 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 82 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - VIRGINIA - Sección 4.1 y 3.2 - Ruta VA-638-G.Richard Thomson Wildlife a Ashby Gap y Morgans Mill Rd ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 84 - APPALACHIAN TRAI...

    !Una buena montaña rusa!
    Arturo Ciorraga

  • Peaks of Otter - Flattop Mtn., VA USA, June 2013

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    near Reba, Virginia (United States)
    Author
    omriqo1
    with Raphi Dror fnarad
    Distance
    5.75mi
    Elevation +
    2182f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofPeaks of Otter - Flattop Mtn., VA USA, June 2013 Photo ofPeaks of Otter - Flattop Mtn., VA USA, June 2013 Photo ofPeaks of Otter - Flattop Mtn., VA USA, June 2013

    Steep climb to to Flattop mtn. with some views. Most of the hike in dense forest. The descent ends in a trail (prtially closed due to flooding damage) to falling water cascade. There are nicer trails in the area. 4 hour...

  • East trailhead Blue RidgeTunnel

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    near Afton, Virginia (United States)
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    Life in a 360 Degree view
    Distance
    0.86mi
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofEast trailhead Blue RidgeTunnel Photo ofEast trailhead Blue RidgeTunnel Photo ofEast trailhead Blue RidgeTunnel

    The Blue Ridge Tunnel (also known as the Crozet Tunnel) is a historic railroad tunnel built during the construction of the Blue Ridge Railroad in the 1850s. The tunnel was the westernmost and longest of four tunnels engi...

  • AT - Elkwallow to Matthews Arm

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    near Fourway, Virginia (United States)
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    bennington200
    Distance
    7.09mi
    Elevation +
    1348f
    TrailRank
    23

    Section of the Appalachian Trail in the Northern District of Shenandoah National Park, along with the Elkwallow Trail in a relatively easy loop.

  • Wilhite Wagon Trail Loop

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    near Graves Mill, Virginia (United States)
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    bennington200
    Distance
    7.42mi
    Elevation +
    1627f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofWilhite Wagon Trail Loop Photo ofWilhite Wagon Trail Loop Photo ofWilhite Wagon Trail Loop

    Seldom used loop trail in Shenandoah National Park and Rapidan Wildlife Management Area. (Use caution during hunting seasons!) Loop takes the Wilhite Wagon Trail gradually up to the Doubletop Mountain Trail (a 7% grade),...

  • Dragon's Tooth, Catawba, VA

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    near Moomaw (historical), Virginia (United States)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    5.23mi
    Elevation +
    1306f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofDragon's Tooth, Catawba, VA Photo ofDragon's Tooth, Catawba, VA Photo ofDragon's Tooth, Catawba, VA

    Jefferson National Forest. Easy trail apart from the last 1-2 Kms. Well maintained and easy to follow. Completely shade.

  • McAfee Knob, Catawba, VA

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    near Catawba, Virginia (United States)
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    agonort
    Distance
    8.10mi
    Elevation +
    1535f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofMcAfee Knob, Catawba, VA Photo ofMcAfee Knob, Catawba, VA Photo ofMcAfee Knob, Catawba, VA

    I made a loop, up through the fire road (easier), coming down through the Appalachian trail (more challenging). Fully shady. Amazing views and knob.

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