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| Image Name = CBST Trail Sign.JPG | |||
| City = Norton | |||
| State = Virginia | |||
| Marking = Yellow blaze | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Camping}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Hard | |||
| Hike Time = 10 | |||
| Distance = 18.7 | |||
| Elevation Gain = 1,360 | |||
| High Point = 3,450 | |||
| Latitude = 36.89352 | |||
| Longitude = -82.62847 | |||
| Medical = Norton, VA | |||
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| KML = Yes | |||
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| Detail route description = Yes | |||
| Photos = Yes | |||
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| Update infobox = Yes | |||
| Infobox data update = Yes | |||
| Trail pins = Yes | |||
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| Comment = With several road crossings, should this be one trail or a few? | |||
| Date reviewed = 10/24/2015 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Chief Benge Scout Trail (CBST) is a good overnight backpacking opportunity or hike a section. Things to see and enjoy vary from High Knob overlook, cold mountain lakes, following streams in deep gorges, and Little Stony plunge waterfall. | Chief Benge Scout Trail (CBST) is a good overnight backpacking opportunity or hike a section. Things to see and enjoy vary from High Knob overlook, cold mountain lakes, following streams in deep gorges, and Little Stony plunge waterfall. | ||
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== 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? --> | ||
The trail varies depending on what section. Can be steep. Multiple creek crossings. | The trail varies depending on what section. Can be steep. Multiple creek crossings. Some blowdowns reported to be still on the trail from 2009 and 2011 winter storms, so be prepared. | ||
2/2/13 Update - The Forest Service has marked the trail between Little Stony Falls and Hanging Rock Rec. Area closed as it is obliterated by a land slide which has removed about 30 feet of the trail between the first and second bridges (as designated northbound). This closure is expected to be in place for many months. | |||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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Per the [http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTSw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAIzTHkw!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110808&ttype=recarea&recid=73753&actid=51&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110160000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003714&pname=George+Washington+%26+Jefferson+National+Forest+-+High+Knob+Observation+Site Forest Service website], "Local communities are assisting the Forest Service in constructing a new High Knob Observation Tower, expected to be completed in the spring of 2012. From this tower visitors will enjoy an unrestricted view of five states." | Per the [http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTSw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAIzTHkw!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110808&ttype=recarea&recid=73753&actid=51&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110160000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003714&pname=George+Washington+%26+Jefferson+National+Forest+-+High+Knob+Observation+Site Forest Service website], "Local communities are assisting the Forest Service in constructing a new High Knob Observation Tower, expected to be completed in the spring of 2012. From this tower visitors will enjoy an unrestricted view of five states." | ||
== Maps == | |||
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<display_map type="terrain" width="90%" height="450" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Little_Stony_Creek_Falls.kml"> | |||
36.89352, -82.62847~High Knob trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.8915, -82.61927~High Knob Lake access point~Picnic area~MarkerG.png | |||
36.88812, -82.58563~Mountain Fork access point - locked in winter~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.88128, -82.55355~Edith Gap access point~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.8677, -82.5157~Bark Camp Lake access point~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.8699, -82.4632~Little Stony Falls access point~[[Image:CBST Trail Sign.JPG|150px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.8609,-82.44625~Hanging Rock Rec. Area trailhead~[[Image:Little Stony Creek Falls trailhead sign.JPG|150px]]~MarkerG.png | |||
36.87133, -82.46203~Little Stony Upper Waterfall~[[Image:Upper Falls Little Stony Creek.JPG|150px]]~MarkerC.png | |||
</display_map> | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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| | <!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. --> | ||
[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Hard]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Camping]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Waterfalls]] [[Category:Fishing]] | |||