Trip report

AT Hike - TN 91 to Low Gap

Hiking/Walk DATE: 08/22/2018 - 08/22/2018

Trip/Event Location: Shady Valley, TN
US

Trip Leader(s): dnaturist

Max # People: 8

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Moderate

This hike is a moderate hike of 7 miles along a graded trail along the northern ridge of Mt. Holston with occasional views of Lake Holston on the right and Shady Valley on the left.

 

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

We will be meeting at the Damascus Diner in Damascus, Virginia. The diner opens at 7:00 AM.

It is located at:

109 South Shady Ave.

Damascus, Va. 24236

Phone Number there is (276) 475-5454.

We shall be leaving the diner at 8:30 AM sharp to drive to the trailheads. So, be sure to arrive earlier.


Trip Report/Photos

This was a nice 7 mile hike on a well maintianed section of the AT.

 

The hike was mostly in a cloud with the threat of rain as we neared the end. 

 

About 20% of the hike was through pasture land.

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • This hike was a totally pleasant walk in the woods and then across a well maintained cow pasture with some gorgeous views of mountains in several states - edfarthing

Members That Participated

dnaturist

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Jacksonville, FL


United States
edfarthing

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate


Hickory, NC


United States
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