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Roanoke County Virginia Hiking Trails
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North Mountain Trail
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Length: 13.2 miles
Rating: Strenuous
Yellow Blaze
Although just under 3,000 ft in elevation, the crest of North Mountain
offers good views into both Catawba and Craig Creek Valleys. McAfee Knob
and Tinker Cliffs are also visible. There are no facilities on the North
Mountain Trail System.
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Trail Beginning: Limited parking at Trailhead. Trail ascends steeply
for approximately 1 mile to top North Mountain.
Trail Ending: Trail intersects with three other trails-Deer Trail (1.6
miles), Grouse Trail (1.5 miles), Turkey Trail (1.7 miles)-which descend
to F.S. Road 224.
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Directions:
From I-81, Exit 141, take VA 311 north for 9.8miles
to North Mountain Trailhead - sign on right, 300 yards past Catawba
Grocery on left.
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