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  2. VA
  3. …Southwestern Virginia
  4. …Jefferson National Forest
  5. Devil's Marbleyard
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“This route provides access to the spectacular Devils Marble Yard. ”

John Phillips
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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Point to Point

2,517' 767 m

High

1,040' 317 m

Low

1,477' 450 m

Up

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Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

46%

Max Grade (25°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

This trail climbs from parking area on the Petites Gap Road to the Devils Marble Yard. The trail then climbs to connect with the Gunter Ridge Trail, which provide a short link to the Appalachian Trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club (NBATC)

Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

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John Phillips
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 6 votes

#1

in Devil's Marbleyard

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#1

in Devil's Marbleyard

#183

in Virginia

#7,082

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Scrambling in Devil's Marbleyard
Aug 13, 2019 near Glasgow, VA
After an overcast morning, the sun finally came out, right as we started down the path from the summit.
Jun 2, 2021 near Glasgow, VA
Edge of Devil's Marbleyard
Aug 13, 2019 near Glasgow, VA
Valley view from Devil's Marbleyard
Aug 13, 2019 near Glasgow, VA
The Devils Marble Yard can be accessed from the Belfast Trail.
Jan 31, 2017 near Glasgow, VA
Parking is sufficient at the Belfast Trailhead.
Jan 31, 2017 near Glasgow, VA

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Mar 13, 2022
John Barsanti
2.6mi — 2h 25m
Mar 13, 2022
Olivia 08
2.6mi — 2h 25m
May 30, 2021
Elk Baiter
One of our all time favorite Virginia hikes. The scramble is a workout, but the views are amazing! 3.5mi — 4h 11m
Oct 24, 2020
Faith Elkins
We hiked this up to Devil's marble yard. Didn't go past that though. — 1h 00m
Sep 19, 2020
Fae Kronman
Super amazing scrambling!
Apr 6, 2019
Beth Goodson
cross a couple creeks. lovely small waterfall. connects to gunter ridge trail just past Devils Marble Yard. — 0h 45m
Sep 8, 2018
Celia T
4.9mi
Apr 20, 2018
Ellie Cappetta
We did a loop that used Guther's trail and part of the AT, taking the easy was down the moutain. It was a lot of fun and had some really cool rocks

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