Appalachian Trail In Virginia
Location: Central Virginia
Trip Starts: BRP 9.6
Trip Ends: Rockfish Gap
Total Distance: 11.9 miles
Hike Type: One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Trails Used: Appalachian Trail
Trail Traffic: Heavy
Trip Type: Day or Overnight Hike
More Information:
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 West Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6331
Highlights:
This section of the Appalachian Trail covers the final eleven miles to Rockfish Gap where the Blue Ridge Parkway, I-64, and US 250 intersect near the town of Waynesboro. The Cedar Cliffs are a rock outcropping in this section that have excellent views to the west and look out over the Sherando Lake Valley. The Camel and I spent two days hiking this section and had plans to continue on for an entire week. Unfortunately, his knee blew out on Day 2, and we had to abandon our hike near the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile marker 9.6 where we hitched a ride back to our car.
More Details:
- click to see trail photos from this backpacking trip to the Cedar Cliffs: June 1, 1996
- click to view a detailed trip report of this hike near the Blue Ridge Parkway: June 1, 1996* (password required)
- click to view maps of the Appalachian Trail: area map, detailed map (password required), profile map*
- click for more information on the Appalachian Trail
- click for the Long Trail discussion forum
- click for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
- click for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
- click for Virginia hiking and backpacking books
- click for links to other outdoor books and magazines
- click here to add your hike, trip report, or feedback for this destination
- note, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon