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Appalachian Trail: I-77 to VA 608
Numerous campsites, two shelters, and a viewpoint dot this 12.7-mile section hike. Note: Native wintergreen grows along the trail.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Virginia (VA) |
| Distance: | 12.4 mi |
| Difficulty: | 6 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Shelters: Helveys Mill Shelter; sleeps 6. Jenny Knob Shelter; sleeps 6.
TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From Bastian, VA, head southeast on N. Scenic Hwy./US 52. In roughly 1.5 miles, turn left onto VA 612. Go .3 mile to parking.
End: From Holly Brook, VA, head S on VA 608 for 2.6 miles to trail crossing.
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Tracks
I-77 to VA 608
| Distance: 12.10 mi | Points: 1157 |
I-77 to VA 608
Trail to Helvey's Mill Shelter
| Distance: 0.30 mi | Points: 29 |
Trail to Helveys Mill Shelter
Points of Interest
WPT001
Location: 37.155117, -80.980049Jenny Knob Shelter
WPT001
Location: 37.130882, -81.102730Helvey's Mill Shelter
WPT002
Location: 37.155384, -80.979401Trail to shelter
WPT003
Location: 37.136868, -81.094032Trail leads to views (10 ft.)
WPT003
Location: 37.155582, -80.969749Small stream
WPT004
Location: 37.130932, -81.087715Wintergreen can be found here. Pick the young light green leaves of the 2-4 in. plant for the most minty taste. Break and smell to test. Smells like the gum. Berries can also be eaten. Said to help with headaches
WPT004
Location: 37.156235, -80.966019Campsite
WPT005
Location: 37.134918, -81.045647Campsite (room for 2 tents)
WPT005
Location: 37.155983, -80.962036VA 608. AT turns W
WPT006
Location: 37.138935, -81.033813Pass old telephone pole
WPT007
Location: 37.140049, -81.032013Campsite
WPT008
Location: 37.146034, -81.008568VA 611 (gravel road)
WPT009
Location: 37.146198, -81.008049Campsite
WPT010
Location: 37.146832, -81.007149Campsite
WPT011
Location: 37.155766, -80.979187Trail to shelter
WPT012
Location: 37.155048, -80.980049Jenny Knob Shelter
WPT028
Location: 37.140133, -81.125999AT continues straight
WPT029
Location: 37.139717, -81.120316AT switchbacks E; parking; back into woods
WPT030
Location: 37.139450, -81.120316Kimberling Creek
WPT031
Location: 37.137383, -81.110115AT turns E on ridgetop
WPT032
Location: 37.135300, -81.107918Side trail to the E
WPT033
Location: 37.134190, -81.104675Trail to Helvey's Mill Shelter
ZZZ038
Location: 37.139515, -81.126282I-77 overpass
ZZZ039
Location: 37.156734, -80.961685VA 608. Parking. AT turns E
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