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| Image Name = The_Great_Channels1.jpg | |||
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| City = Lebanon | |||
| State = Virginia | |||
| Marking = White diamond | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
| Hike Time = 4 hrs | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 6.2 Mi | |||
| Trail Distance = 3.1 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = In-and-Out | |||
| Elevation Gain = 1,852 ft | |||
| Elevation Loss = 718 ft | |||
| Low Point = 3,029 | |||
| Elevation Change = 1,179 | |||
| High Point = 4,208 ft | |||
| Parking coords = 36.864539,-81.947022 | |||
| Trailhead coords = 36.863945,-81.947294 | |||
| Medical = Lebanon, VA | |||
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| Date reviewed = 5/29/2016 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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The Great Channels are an unusual geological maze of large sandstone boulders and eroded crevices. | The Great Channels are an unusual geological maze of large sandstone boulders and eroded crevices. | ||
Per a park brochure: "At the crest of the mountain, within the Natural Area Preserve, are the Great Channels of Virginia, impressive formations of 400-million-year old sandstone outcroppings. Geologists conclude that the Channels were likely formed while the high elevation sandstone cap was under the influence of permafrost and ice wedging during the last ice age. These forces shattered and enlarged joints in the sandstone caprock." | Per a park brochure: "At the crest of the mountain, within the Natural Area Preserve, are the Great Channels of Virginia, impressive formations of 400-million-year old sandstone outcroppings. Geologists conclude that the Channels were likely formed while the high elevation sandstone cap was under the influence of permafrost and ice wedging during the last ice age. These forces shattered and enlarged joints in the sandstone caprock." | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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There are a few ways to reach The Channels as they are on a network of trails. For now the "traditional" approach will be described and other routes hopefully detailed in the future.<br> | There are a few ways to reach The Channels as they are on a network of trails. For now the "traditional" approach will be described and other routes hopefully detailed in the future.<br> | ||
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#Follow VA-80 for about 14 miles and park at the trail head on your left where Raven Ridge Road (Private) intersects VA-80. | #Follow VA-80 for about 14 miles and park at the trail head on your left where Raven Ridge Road (Private) intersects VA-80. | ||
There is parking at the trail head for seven to twelve vehicles by Raven Ridge Road. Raven Ridge Road is an active private road. Do not block the road access in finding parking spots | There is parking at the trail head for seven to twelve vehicles by Raven Ridge Road. Raven Ridge Road is an active private road. Do not block the road access in finding parking spots. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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No fee or permit required for hiking; however, mountain biking does require a $4 day use fee. Hunting is allowed in the state forest, thus avoid during those official seasons. | No fee or permit required for hiking; however, mountain biking does require a $4 day use fee. Hunting is allowed in the state forest, thus avoid during those official seasons. | ||
== After the Hike == | |||
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== Misc. Information == | |||
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== Maps == | |||
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<display_map center="36.869,-81.967" zoom="14" width="auto" type="terrain" height="400" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/The_Channels.kml"> | |||
36.86461,-81.94703~Hayters Gap Road Trailhead~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
36.861423,-81.953277~Power line crossing~ ~Powerline.png | |||
36.861161,-81.955638~Turn off road (stay straight while road switchbacks right)~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.863489,-81.959281~Private cabin~ ~MarkerV.png | |||
36.871957,-81.978305~Split with Brumley Mountain Trail~ ~MarkerT.png | |||
36.871055,-81.977652~Overlook to Tri-Cities~ ~MarkerE.png | |||
36.871424,-81.978036~Overlook at fire tower~ ~MarkerE.png | |||
36.871230,-81.978150~Old cabin for fire watch~ ~MarkerV.png | |||
36.871338,-81.978551~Fire tower~ ~Marker2.png | |||
36.870934,-81.979825~The Channels~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.828033,-81.962133~Brumley Gap Trailhead~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
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[http://www.dof.virginia.gov/infopubs/_state-forests/CHSF-2013-05_pub.pdf Channels State Forest Map] - Older as it does not show access available from VA-80 | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image:TEHCC_Hikers_at_Channels.jpg|Hikers above channels | |||
Image:In_Channels.jpg|Looking down into a channel | |||
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[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Medium]] | |||