Appalachian Trail In Virginia
Location: Central Virginia
Trip Starts: Mau Har Trail
Trip Ends: VA 664 (Reeds Gap)
Total Distance: 13.3 miles
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Trails Used: Appalachian, Mau Har 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:
The Appalachian Trail meets the Mau Har Trail just before the climb to Three Ridges, and the two trails can be joined to hike a nice 2-3 day loop in the area. A forty-foot waterfall is one of the highlights of the Mau Har Trail. Three Ridges, located on the Appalachian Trail at 3,970 feet is a flat wooded dome that forms the northern wall of the Tye River Valley. There are spectacular views to the north and south from ledges along the crest, and The Priest is viewable to the south (and forms the southern wall of the Tye River Valley.)
More Details:
- click to see trail photos from this backpacking trip to Three Ridges: November 12, 1993
- click to view a detailed trip report of this hike on the Mau Har Trail: November 12, 1993* (password required)
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