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Appalachain Trail: VA 43 to VA 614
This 6.1-miler runs from Bearwallow Gap, traces the horseshoe-shaped ridge of Cove Mountain, and descends to a great swimming hole in Jennings Creek.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Virginia (VA) |
| Distance: | 6.16 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Shelters:
TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From Buchanan, VA, head S on VA 43 for 4.6 miles to trail crossing.
From Buchanan, VA, head NE on US 11 for 1.6 miles and continue straight on Frontage Rd. In .9 miles, turn right on Arcadia Rd. In 2.9 miles turn right on Jennings Creek Rd. Go 1.8 miles to trail crossing.
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Tracks
VA 43/Blue Ridge Parkway to 614/Jennings Creek
| Distance: 6.16 mi | Points: 581 |
Points of Interest
WPT024
Location: 37.484367, -79.668533AT turns W; woods; uphill
WPT025
Location: 37.484135, -79.661667Trail to campsite
WPT026
Location: 37.485367, -79.658936Campsite
WPT027
Location: 37.497135, -79.649063Blue-blazed trail to the E (Little Cove Mtn. Trail)
WPT028
Location: 37.511600, -79.651268Trail to shelter
WPT029
Location: 37.511700, -79.650780Cove Mtn. Shelter
WPT030
Location: 37.511982, -79.650681Trail to shelter
WPT031
Location: 37.513416, -79.650383Views to the W
WPT033
Location: 37.514252, -79.649963Campsite
WPT034
Location: 37.529682, -79.634468Buchanan Trail
WPT035
Location: 37.527168, -79.634132Z-shaped gates @ jct. with red-blazed trail
WPT036
Location: 37.529484, -79.621849Campsite
ZZZ051
Location: 37.485668, -79.668686AT turns E; VA 43
ZZZ052
Location: 37.529018, -79.622597VA 614. Parking. Trail to big campsite
DSCF5470
Location: 37.511799, -79.650864Related Trips
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