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Gunter Ridge Trail

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 4.0 (2)
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  2. VA
  3. …Southwestern Virginia
  4. Jefferson National Forest
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“This trail features a solid climb and allows for various loops with either the Belfast Trail or Balcony Falls Trail. ”

John Phillips
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5.0

Miles

8.1

KM

85%

Runnable

2,654' 809 m

High

875' 267 m

Low

1,804' 550 m

Up

31' 10 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

28%

Max Grade (16°)

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Description

The trail begins at the Hell Gate parking area and then follows the Glenwood Horse Trail to a junction with a singletrack trail. The trail then climbs through an old forest fire area with good examples of regrowth. The open areas also allow views of the distant Devils Marbleyard. After the junction with the Belfast Trail, the trail climbs to connect with the Appalachian Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Regrowth sucession after an old forest fire.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Shared By:

John Phillips with improvements by Jeff Monroe
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  4.0 from 2 votes

#4

in Jefferson National Forest

#13335

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#4

in Jefferson National Forest

#350

in Virginia

#13,335

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Gorgeous views of the Devils Marble Yard await from Gunter Ridge.
Jan 31, 2017 near Glasgow, VA
Bristly locust surround the trail in the burned area on Gunter Ridge.
Jan 31, 2017 near Glasgow, VA

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