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BEARWALLOW HORSE TRAILHEAD

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Buchanan, VA

37.50917
-79.66972
No Fee
No drinking water is available
No restroom available

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Beginning at the small parking area at Blackhorse Gap, the trail heads northeast, paralleling the Blue Ridge Parkway to Bearwallow Gap. For those looking for a short day hike, the Appalachian Trail is accessible at several points through this stretch. (H

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

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Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Fri, Apr 17
60° / 82°
💨 11 mph • 🌧 26%
Sat, Apr 18
61° / 88°
💨 13 mph • 🌧 39%
Sun, Apr 19
44° / 68°
💨 15 mph • 🌧 49%
Mon, Apr 20
39° / 57°
💨 12 mph • 🌧 6%
Tue, Apr 21
34° / 70°
💨 8 mph • 🌧 1%

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