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A great alternate trail to the AT the goes straight up and over the rocky and exposed peaks on Wilburn Ridge.


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Map Key

0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

5,482' 1,671 m

High

5,179' 1,579 m

Low

322' 98 m

Up

47' 14 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

28%

Max Grade (15°)

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Description

There is a lot of awesomeness packed into this short trail. Rocky scrambles, boulder fields, epic views, and more. I'd suggest taking this if you want a bit more bang for you buck off the AT.

Shared By:

Brandon Thrower with improvements by Michelle Daoust

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#12

in Virginia

#711

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It's just a small horse... NBD.
Sep 30, 2015 near Marion, VA
Pony on the path.
Oct 10, 2021 near Marion, VA
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