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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
LOCATION:  Southwest Virginia
HIKE STARTS:  Pine Mountain Trail
HIKE ENDS:  North Mountain Trail
TOTAL DISTANCE:  195.4 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate to Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Multi-Day Hike
MANAGEMENT:  A.T. Conference

HIGHLIGHTS:  This section of the Appalachian Trail runs from the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area to Catawba, Virginia (which is not far from Roanoke). The Trail crosses I-81 here near Atkins, crosses I-77 near Bland and leaves Southwestern Virginia at Pearisburg where the Shumate Bridge spans the New River.  In Central Virginia, the Appalachian Trail continues over Dragon's Tooth, a spectacular rock outcropping with great views of the surrounding valley, then passes near the small town of Catawba, VA which is known in thru-hiker circles for the Home Place Restaurant, a family-style eatery with excellent food.
 

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  May 31-June 14, 1994
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  May 31-June 14, 1994* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bulletclick for more information on the Appalachian Trail
bulletclick for the Long Trail discussion forum
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for Virginia hiking and backpacking books
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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