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Appalachian Trail: VA 608 to VA 606Backpacker Magazine

This 4.6-mile dayhike leaves Lickskillet Hollow and follows Brushy Mountain's ridgetop before dropping down to cross Kimberling Creek on a suspension bridge.

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Author: Backpacker Magazine
Activity: Backpacking
State: Virginia (VA)
Distance: 4.6 mi 
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Rating: Unrated  
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Shelters: None

TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From Holly Brook, VA, head S on VA 608 for 2.6 miles to trail crossing.

End: From Holly Brook, VA, head E on VA 606 for 3.4 miles to trail crossing.

DIRECTIONS + WAYPOINTS: helping you find your way

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VA 608 to VA 606

Distance: 4.60 mi Points: 437
Total Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Active Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi

Points of Interest

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Location: 37.156952, -80.956482
Campsite

WPT008

Location: 37.154251, -80.954300
Powerline and views

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Location: 37.155216, -80.954170
Campsite

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Location: 37.159851, -80.924835
Campsite

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Location: 37.168934, -80.903198
Bridge

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Location: 37.170284, -80.902603
Cross suspension bridge over Kimberling Creek

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Location: 37.156734, -80.961685
VA 608. Parking. AT turns E

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Location: 37.170616, -80.902168
VA 606

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Location: 37.169884, -80.902946



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