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{{Trail | <!-- The following few lines create the "Infobox" table template. Please scroll down to edit the main content of the article. --> | ||
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| | | Image Name = SandCave.JPG | ||
| Hike Time = 4.5 | |||
|City=Ewing | | City = Ewing | ||
| | | State = Virginia | ||
|Trail Use= | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Camping}} {{Horses}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | | Distance = 8.2 | ||
| | | Elevation Gain = 1,720 | ||
| High Point = 3,400 | |||
| | | Latitude = N36° 39.165 | ||
| Longitude = W083° 26.161 | |||
|High Point=3, | | Medical = Middlesboro, KY | ||
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| | <googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.651207" lon="-83.435493" type="map" zoom="9" width="270" height="180" selector="no" controls="small"> | ||
| | 36.651207,-83.435493,Sand Cave and White Rocks | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Route is a loop hike formed by taking 3.6-mile Ewing Trail up to Ridge Trail, west over to spur to Sand Cave, then back east to White Rocks overlook. Finally, return along Ridge Trail to 0.5-mile shortcut down on White Rocks Trail to finish with Ewing Trail. | Route is a loop hike formed by taking 3.6-mile Ewing Trail up to Ridge Trail, west over to spur to Sand Cave, then back east to White Rocks overlook. Finally, return along Ridge Trail to 0.5-mile shortcut down on White Rocks Trail to finish with Ewing Trail. | ||
Walk through picnic area past covered pavilion to trail leading into the woods. First | Walk through picnic area past covered pavilion to trail leading into the woods. First second is narrow hiking trail until it reaches the wider horse trail. Continue up and up through series of switchbacks. Once up on top, the trail will descend some on other side until Ridge Trail is reached. Take right until you see several horse hitching posts. Across the way is the spur trail to Sand Cave (in Kentucky), which drops down some big steps. Just before the cave the trail breaks into several options. Far left on the steps may require some creek hopping during wet weather, while the right is a narrow ledge to cross. Enjoy lunch at Sand Cave. Backtrack up to Ridge Trail. Take left to follow Ridge Trail (passing sign for White Rocks backcountry camping area) until another set of horse hitching posts. The sign here says only "200 ft" to overlook but it involves a climb up a crevice to reach White Rocks. Return back to trail signs to take left on White Rocks Trail down to Ewing Trail. Continue back down to vehicles. | ||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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Being a national park, the trails are fairly well maintained. Varies from narrow hard packed hiking-only trail to wide roadway/horse trail. The path is very rocky at times with loose gravel. Another challenge is diverting water off the trail, thus many water bars. After a rain, several water crossings will be encountered which might have few well placed stepping stones in place (or not). Access to White | Being a national park, the trails are fairly well maintained. Varies from narrow hard packed hiking-only trail to wide roadway/horse trail. The path is very rocky at times with loose gravel. Another challenge is diverting water off the trail, thus many water bars. After a rain, several water crossings will be encountered which might have few well placed stepping stones in place (or not). Access to White Rock overlook a steep climb up a crevice. | ||
Although most of the trail route can be used by horses, there were no piles of evidence of recent use; however, hoove prints could be seen in the clay. | Although most of the trail route can be used by horses, there were no piles of evidence of recent use; however, hoove prints could be seen in the clay. | ||
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==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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No permits or fees required for day hiking. Permit needed from main park visitors center if camping in the backcountry. There is a trail register along the way. Dogs need to be on a leash. | |||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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Sand Cave has been formed by wind, not water, erosion of the overhanging sandstone. The cave contains football field-size beach of deep sand opening to a lush woodland entrance. It is a great place to have lunch (pack trash out!) in the coolness. The large cavern also echos, thus larger groups can be noisy. If solo, then just the calm dripping of a small waterfall by the entrance will be heard. | Sand Cave has been formed by wind, not water, erosion of the overhanging sandstone. The cave contains football field-size beach of deep sand opening to a lush woodland entrance. It is a great place to have lunch (pack trash out!) in the coolness. The large cavern also echos, thus larger groups can be noisy. If solo, then just the calm dripping of a small waterfall by the entrance will be heard. | ||
== Maps == | |||
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.659" lon="-83.44" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="700" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/CGNP_Sand_Cave_and_White_Rocks.kml | |||
(G) 36.652730,-83.436074 | |||
Trailhead | |||
(G) 36.657631,-83.435519 | |||
Merge with horse trail/trail register | |||
(E) 36.667000,-83.443004 | |||
White Rock Overlook | |||
(G) 36.66593,-83.44638 | |||
White Rocks and Ridge Trails | |||
(G) 36.6673,-83.459 | |||
Ridge Trail and spur to Sand Cave | |||
(G) 36.666024,-83.460933 | |||
Ewing and Ridge Trails | |||
(G) 36.664656,-83.453818 | |||
On top of ridgeline which is VA/KY border | |||
(G) 36.662967,-83.445687 | |||
Ewing and White Rocks Trails | |||
(A) 36.652,-83.4356 | |||
Parking Area and bathroom | |||
</googlemap> | |||
[http://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/upload/Hiking%20and%20Camping.pdf Park Trail Map] | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image:SandCave.JPG|View from within the Sand Cave | |||
Image:Sand Cave 200809 view into.jpg|View into Sand Cave | |||
Image:Sand Cave 200809 group photo.jpg|Group photo from Sept 2008 Hike | |||
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</gallery> | |||
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[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Horse Riding]] | |||
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