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Augusta County Virginia Hiking Trails
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Located within
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests the 2.2 mile Cold
Springs Trail descends steeply from the
North Mountain Trail, near Elliot Knob, to the Cold Springs Road. It
is the route used to reach the fire lookout tower which was used during
the 1950's. The trail passes through a diversity of terrain and several
overlooks and offers excellent views of the Deerfield Valley.
To reach Cold Springs Trail from Staunton, take
SR 254 west to Buffalo Gap. From Buffalo Gap, continue south on
SR 42 for 0.7 mile and turn right at the white church onto SR
688. Follow SR 688 over North Mountain to FDR 77 (Cold Springs
Road). Follow FDR 77 south about 3.6 miles to where the trail
begins on the east side of the road.
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