Not much scenery but we figured that would keep people off the trail as we are still doing our best to socially distance. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Some muddy spots but nothing too terrible. One beautiful, scenic overlook, but aside from that all woodland. Contact. Turn off your ad blocker to see a map of this trail, Whitehouse Overlook via Piedmont Overlook Trail Loop, Virginia State Arboretum - Blandy Experimental Farm [CLOSED], Sky Meadows State Park via Appalachian Trail Loop, Piedmont Overlook, Ambassador Whitehouse and North Ridge Trail, Appalachian Trail: Roller Coasters Section, Appalachian Trail: Route 50 to Whiskey Hollow. I was surprised that most of the fruits were still not ripe at the end of June. Dave and I agreed that the bird didn’t look particularly carnivorous, but hey a bird’s gotta eat! It appeared as though most people opt to hike the Northern end of this section, as we encountered only about a dozen people South of Morgans Mill Road. The overlook has a great view of the valley. If you are not as ambitious as us (hiking the majority of the Roller Coaster in one day) Route 605 (Morgans Mill Road) is a good midpoint for completing half of this section. Beautiful day. You can rent the cabin as long as you are a member of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC). Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Posted onJuly 2, 2020August 26, 2020by Joe D. Hiking – Appalachian Trail – Snickers Gap to Ashby Gap (The Roller Coaster) Distance: 12.5 miles. The good news for Southbound hikers is that the terrain after the Roller Coaster to Ashby Gap is much flatter and not terribly rocky. The trail also “narrows” from Morgans Mill Road. Help keep our trails and parks open during COVID-19 by committing to social distancing. What a treat for thru-hikers! Excellent hike with nothing but roots and rocks. The run may also be run north-to-south or, for the more ambitious, as a tough 27 mile out-and-back with more than 7500 feet of ascent. Boasts overlooks and creek crossings. Snickers Gap has a large parking area, but it can fill up quickly.
That speaks to it’s peacefulness I suppose. Great hike during COVID social distancing. As other have mentioned, recommend parking on Liberty Hill Lane which will save having to cross a busy highway. Great moderate hike. Very enjoyable way to spend a Sunday morning. Small lot for a handful of cars but I was able to get a spot due to starting a little later. Belle vue sur la vallée à un moment. We haven’t hiked the Roller Coaster yet, but it’s on the list. Bear's Den to Ashby Gap is a 13.5 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Bluemont, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. A Little Rock but not bad.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding.
Other than that, it was a trail worth hiking. Shadier and more difficult, so gets your heart racing if you’re looking for a workout. Some trails or park services may be closed this weekend so check with local authorities before heading out. Length Difficulty Streams Views Solitude Camping 8.5 mls N/A Hiking Time: Elev. crossing the highway at the beginning/end pretty annoying, park on the other side to save yourself the trouble. I had a face mask but barely needed it. Much of the vegetation was overgrown which is a good indication that it is not heavily traversed. The trail offers a number of activity options. Right before I took the picture I heard a voice and realized that at least two people were staying at the cabin and they were standing outside just a few yards away. I did the hike in reverse from the app so we got to the overlook quicker. I started by parking on Liberty Hill Ln, which worked well. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Logout. Take a right at old trail fork for a good workout.
Aptly named, immediately after passing through Bear’s Den Lookout, we had our only black bear sighting of the day; probably a juvenile male that quickly ran away from us (maybe back to Bear’s Den?) Parking in the lot that the directions take you to is only accessible to SUVs and Trucks. We didn’t detour to the Rod Hollow Shelter as my hiking partner suffered a knee injury (go figure: the Roller Coaster is rated the 3rd hardest section on the AT). Good hike, not much to see but so good to be out. This wouldn't be a real blog if there weren't a donation button somewhere. I recommend doing the roller coaster in two sections. G R Thompson State Wildlife Management Area. Ashby Gap Hike. Didn’t follow exactly. Some trails or park services may be closed this weekend so check with local authorities before heading out.
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