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A trail that takes you up the northern limb of the Powell Valley Anticline to the remnants of an old fire tower.


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Map Key

6.2

Miles

9.9

KM

Point to Point

3,348' 1,021 m

High

1,715' 523 m

Low

1,916' 584 m

Up

283' 86 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views

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Description

Parking is at the Wise County Behavioral Health Services building. Head to the northeastern corner of the cleared area and you'll see a road up a steep grade. Follow this road and you'll pass by two defunct gates and then you'll join the trail proper. Turn right and follow the trail.

You'll come to a switchback approximately 2.1 miles past joining the trail. Another two thirds of a mile beyond this will bring you to the gap in the mountain. You'll then bear to the left to continue toward the fire tower ( right hand turn at this point leads to the old Rim Rock Railroad which is PRIVATE PROPERTY).

Contacts

Shared By:

Daniel Dotten with improvements by Chelsea Barnes

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#634

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#24,792

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View down to valley from trail.
Dec 17, 2020 near Big Sto…, VA
Remains of old Stonega Fire Tower.
Dec 17, 2020 near Big Sto…, VA
Site of entrance
Nov 1, 2020 near Big Sto…, VA

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