|
|
Roanoke County Virginia Hiking Trails
|
Dragons Tooth Trail
|
|
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Length: 2.6 miles
Rating: Strenuous
Blue Blaze
The Dragon's Tooth is a unique geologic feature located atop Cove
Mountain on the Craig/Roanoke County line. Dragon's Tooth consists of
spires of Tuscarora quartzite which outcrop on the top of Cove Mountain.
The tallest "tooth" projects roughly 35 feet above the surrounding rock.
The trail to Dragon's Tooth ascends steep, rugged outcrops of quartzite
which form the spine of Cove Mountain and North Mountain. The spine is
known as Dragon's Back. A difficult hike, Dragon's Tooth summit offers
magnificent views of nearby and distant peaks year-round.
|
|
|
Trail Beginning: Ample parking. Trail ascends gradually and crosses
creek before reaching large hiker signboard.
Trail Ending: Same as beginning unless alternate route of return is
taken north on Appalachian Trail and Connector (Boy Scout) Trail.
|
Directions:
From I-81, Exit 141, take VA 311 north for 10 miles
to Dragons Tooth Parking Lot--sign on left, just past Catawba Grocery
(also on left).
|
|
|
