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BEARWALLOW HORSE TRAILHEAD

Virginia No water is availableRestrooms availableNo FeeSource: usfs
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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)

Wed, Jun 3
49° / 80°
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Thu, Jun 4
61° / 85°
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Fri, Jun 5
63° / 90°
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Sat, Jun 6
61° / 89°
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Sun, Jun 7
61° / 84°
💨 14 mph • 🌧 22%

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