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{{Trail | {{Trail | ||
|Trail Highlight=The last portion of the Wilderness Trail not paved | |Trail Highlight=The last portion of the Wilderness Trail not paved | ||
|Trail System=Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail | |Trail System=Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail | ||
|City=Duffield | |City=Duffield | ||
|Trail Marking= | |Trail Marking=Unknown | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
|Trail Features=Vistas | |Trail Features=Vistas | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |Difficulty Rating=Medium | ||
|Hike Time=3 hrs | |Hike Time=3 hrs | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=3.5 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=7.0 mi | ||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|High Point=2, | |High Point=2,560 ft | ||
|Low Point=1, | |Low Point=1,360 ft | ||
|Elevation Gain=1, | |Elevation Gain=1,200 ft | ||
|Elevation Loss=0 ft | |Elevation Loss=0 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West | |Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
Follow | Follow the footsteps of Daniel Boone up to a gap in Powell Mountain. Only part of the famous Wilderness Road which has not been paved. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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#North on US-23 to Duffield. | #North on US-23 to Duffield. | ||
#Turn left/west at the red-light onto US-58/421 (Duff-Patt Highway). | #Turn left/west at the red-light onto US-58/421 (Duff-Patt Highway). | ||
#Turn right | #Turn right onto one of the roads heading north (Industrial Park, Daniel Boone, or Technology Trail). | ||
#Turn left | #Turn left onto Fraley Ave. | ||
#Shortly you’ll see a | #Shortly you’ll see a “pink” or “orange” gate on the right. If the gate is unlocked, then head uphill to a parking area by the water tower. It is not recommended to drive further due to deep ruts in the roadway. If the gate is locked, there is parking at N36°43.179 W82°48.445. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | |||
Lightly used. First half to three-quarters mile is a rutted gravel road. The path then becomes a former logging road winding up to the mountain gap. Return by same route. Reported to be a blazed route. | |||
The trail is also reported to continue down into Wallen’s Creek valley for an extended hike. | |||
The | |||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
Not a typical trail as more walking along wide gravel, and then logging roads. Views are limited by forests which line the path, thus late fall to early spring would be good if interested in looking down into the valleys. | |||
Views are | |||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
No fees or permits are required for day hiking. Open sunrise to sunset | No fees or permits are required for day hiking. Open sunrise to sunset. | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
<!-- Anywhere interesting to stop by since you're in the area!! --> | <!-- Anywhere interesting to stop by since you're in the area!! --> | ||
Or before. Stop at the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield for interesting facts and history | Or before. Stop at the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield for interesting facts and history. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from mid-May through October and Friday through Monday from November through April. | ||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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Reported that the Morrell mushrooms are seen along the trail during second or third week in April. | Reported that the Morrell mushrooms are seen along the trail during second or third week in April. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |Icon Type=Point of interest | ||
|Marker Title=Pink/orange | |Marker Title=Pink/orange gate | ||
|Marker Location=36. | |Marker Location=36.71878,-82.81055 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Parking | |Icon Type=Parking | ||
|Marker Title=Parking | |Marker Title=Parking by water tower | ||
|Marker Location=36. | |Marker Location=36.72165,-82.81265 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
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|Marker Title=Kane Gap | |Marker Title=Kane Gap | ||
|Marker Location=36.7325947,-82.8240511 | |Marker Location=36.7325947,-82.8240511 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker |