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Gems in Jefferson National Forest - 3

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gem Favorite Scrambling in Devil's Marbleyard

Devil's Marbleyard

(8) Glasgow, VA
gem Favorite View at the end of blue blaze trail next to the "tooth" facing east!

Dragon's Tooth

(5) Salem, VA
gem Favorite View from the top of Bald Knob (located at the end of the Bald Knob Trail).

Bald Knob

(2) Pembroke, VA

Recommended Routes in Jefferson National Forest - 9

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Favorite Cascade Fall - July 2018
Intermediate Intermediate

Cascade Falls Loop

4.0 mi 6.4 km 798' Up 243.33 m Up 797' Down 242.93 m Down

Pembroke, VA
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Favorite Apple Orchard Falls freezes solid in winter.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Apple Orchard Falls - Cornelius Creek

7.8 mi 12.5 km 2,069' Up 630.78 m Up 2,067' Down 629.99 m Down

Buchanan, VA
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Favorite No Photos
Intermediate Intermediate

Fenwick Mines Recreation Area

2.1 mi 3.4 km 161' Up 49.04 m Up 161' Down 49.14 m Down

New Castle, VA
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Favorite Scrambling in Devil's Marbleyard
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Devils Marbleyard Out and Back

2.8 mi 4.5 km 778' Up 237.17 m Up 778' Down 237.09 m Down

Glasgow, VA
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Favorite Angel's Rest is the perfect place to take in views of the area.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Angel's Rest Out and Back

5.3 mi 8.5 km 1,639' Up 499.54 m Up 1,638' Down 499.3 m Down

Pearisburg, VA
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Favorite turn to kelly knob
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Kelly Knob Out and Back

7.9 mi 12.7 km 1,752' Up 534.1 m Up 1,752' Down 533.93 m Down

Blacksburg, VA
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Favorite The views from Rocky Row are why you make the climb.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Rocky Row

7.5 mi 12.0 km 1,873' Up 570.83 m Up 1,873' Down 570.8 m Down

Glasgow, VA
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Favorite View from the ridgeline of Rice Fields
Intermediate Intermediate

Rice Fields

7.0 mi 11.3 km 1,472' Up 448.8 m Up 1,472' Down 448.73 m Down

Pearisburg, VA
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Favorite View from Wind Rock looking north.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Potts Mountain-Salt Pond Mountain Loop

7.2 mi 11.6 km 1,101' Up 335.5 m Up 1,095' Down 333.9 m Down

Pembroke, VA
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Jefferson National Forest Hiking

  • 387 Miles 623 Kilometers of Trail
  • 9 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 6 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 63 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 21 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within Jefferson National Forest

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Trails in Jefferson National Forest - 81

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0.5 mi 0.8 km #1Hanging Rock Trail #5019
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
New Castle, VA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
New Castle, VA
5.3 mi 8.6 km #2Sulphur Spring Trail #3001
Intermediate Intermediate
Glasgow, VA
Intermediate Intermediate
Glasgow, VA
2.4 mi 3.8 km #3Belfast Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Glasgow, VA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Glasgow, VA
0.1 mi 0.2 km #4Upper Cascades Falls Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Pembroke, VA
Intermediate Intermediate
Pembroke, VA
0.7 mi 1.2 km #5Roaring Run Loop Trail (264)
Difficult Difficult
Fairlawn, VA
Difficult Difficult
Fairlawn, VA
2.7 mi 4.4 km #6Little Cove Mountain Trail #25
Intermediate Intermediate
Buchanan, VA
Intermediate Intermediate
Buchanan, VA
0.6 mi 1.0 km #7Streamside Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Fairlawn, VA
Intermediate Intermediate
Fairlawn, VA
3.0 mi 4.8 km #8Rowland Creek Trail #164
Difficult Difficult
Adwolf, VA
Difficult Difficult
Adwolf, VA
8.6 mi 13.9 km #9Upper Hoop Hole Trail (5001)
Intermediate Intermediate
Fairlawn, VA
Intermediate Intermediate
Fairlawn, VA
3.4 mi 5.5 km #10Apple Orchard Falls Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Buchanan, VA
Intermediate Intermediate
Buchanan, VA

Photos of Jefferson National Forest - 144

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Near the Mt. Rogers summit.
Sep 30, 2015 near Adwolf, VA
On the way to the Mt. Rogers summit.
Sep 30, 2015 near Marion, VA
The view from the summit.
Sep 30, 2015 near Adwolf, VA
Storms over North Carolina.
Jan 20, 2016 near Adwolf, VA
Angel's Rest is the perfect place to take in views of the area.
Apr 13, 2017 near Pearisburg, VA
Ponies! This playful youngster, a wild pony, is one of the many treasures of the Mt. Rogers countryside.
Jul 3, 2017 near Marion, VA
Panoramic view to the east southeast from below the lookout platform. Beware - the winds can really whip around the rocks.
Jul 23, 2017 near Rural R…, VA
The Cascades
May 2, 2018 near Pembroke, VA

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