| NATIONAL PARKS QUICKLINKS | SUBSCRIBE | NEWSLETTERS | MAPS | VIDEOS | BLOGS | MARKETPLACE | CONTESTS |
 |
|
|
|
Appalachian Trail: VA 663 to US 460
Before you lose 2,500 feet in the final two miles on this 11.2-miler, enjoy the fern-draped ridges and sweeping valley views on Angels Rest.
Map Tools
Share Trip
- E-mail Trip
- Embed Map
- Social Bookmarks more bookmarks...
Download To
Create A Trip
Related Topics
Share your tales of travel & adventure with our step-by-step guide. Upload trail descriptions, photos, video, and more.
| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Virginia (VA) |
| Distance: | 11.22 mi |
| Difficulty: | 6 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Shelter: Doc’s Knob Shelter; sleeps 8.
TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From Thessalia, VA, head southwest on Sugar Run Rd. In 2.2 miles, turn left to stay on Sugar Run Rd. Go 6.8 miles to trail crossing.
End: From Bluff City, VA, take Thomas Dr. northeast .2 mile to US 460. Turn left and cross the river; look for AT crossing under US 460.
| Position Format: | Datum: |
Tracks
070608T
| Distance: 11.22 mi | Points: 1058 |
VA 663/Suguar Run Rd. to US 460
Points of Interest
WPT002
Location: 37.333378, -80.751595Narrows Rd.
WPT003
Location: 37.333450, -80.752388Head straight from Narrows Rd. across VA 100 into woods
WPT003
Location: 37.333103, -80.750351Lane St.
WPT004
Location: 37.336735, -80.755814AT turns E, then W @ jct. with trail that travels to Pearis Cemetary
WPT005
Location: 37.337215, -80.756073Cemetary
WPT006
Location: 37.337532, -80.756470Trail to cemetary
WPT006
Location: 37.258633, -80.852165Rocky
WPT007
Location: 37.261517, -80.836533Trail to view (50 yds.)
WPT007
Location: 37.337803, -80.756561Powerline
WPT008
Location: 37.338066, -80.756165AT turns W on US 460
WPT008
Location: 37.270199, -80.838165AT turns E; wide
WPT009
Location: 37.339748, -80.757637New River; Senator Shumate Bridge
WPT009
Location: 37.270100, -80.836830Trail to shelter
WPT010
Location: 37.341866, -80.759392Stairs spiral down to road
WPT010
Location: 37.270283, -80.836319Doc's Knob Shelter
WPT011
Location: 37.275665, -80.824997Campsite
WPT012
Location: 37.278149, -80.820396Smooth
WPT013
Location: 37.284515, -80.805946Campsite
WPT014
Location: 37.286049, -80.802498Old trail
WPT015
Location: 37.291515, -80.792114AT turns E @ jct. with trail that continues straight
WPT016
Location: 37.292332, -80.785866Powerline. Views SE and NW
WPT017
Location: 37.309517, -80.757370Views to the ESE
WPT018
Location: 37.292816, -80.785187Powerline
WPT019
Location: 37.309834, -80.756813Campsite
WPT020
Location: 37.311481, -80.756180Trail to spring (.2 mi.)
WPT021
Location: 37.313316, -80.754814Trail views
WPT022
Location: 37.313835, -80.754868Trail views
WPT023
Location: 37.315216, -80.755516Campsite
WPT024
Location: 37.316700, -80.755470Rock gap
WPT025
Location: 37.317600, -80.755783Angels Rest: From this rock, take in views of the New River Valley, Pearisburg, and Peters Mountain
WPT026
Location: 37.317234, -80.755753Trail to Angels Rest Rock
WPT027
Location: 37.319134, -80.755798Rockfall
WPT028
Location: 37.321751, -80.753319Old tower
WPT029
Location: 37.326283, -80.751320Telephone line
WPT030
Location: 37.329018, -80.751083VA 634
WPT031
Location: 37.329433, -80.751366Telephone line
WPT032
Location: 37.333538, -80.749763AT turns W onto Narrows Rd.
ZZZ041
Location: 37.256035, -80.855698VA 663. Road to Wood Hole
ZZZ042
Location: 37.342167, -80.759384AT goes under US 460 on road
DSCF5035
Location: 37.317432, -80.755905DSCF5021
Location: 37.309616, -80.757118DSCF5017
Location: 37.292316, -80.785896DSCF5025
Location: 37.316952, -80.755600Related Trips
Comments Post a comment
0 Trip Comments
National Parks Hall of Fame
The best videos, photos, and beta
from Denali to the Smokies.
GearFinder
Find all the outdoor equipment you need.
Photo & Video Center
Essential gear, instruction, and more.
GPS Trails App for iPhone & Android
Locate, research, plan, and save trips on your smartphone.
