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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Follow some of the footsteps by Daniel Boone up to Kane Gap in Powell Mountain. This section is cited to be the only part of the famous Wilderness Road which has not been paved.  However, while there is a sign at the trailhead and reference on Scott County Tourism website, there is no actual marked trail since the old forest roads cross both private and public property.  This wiki entry has a proposed route for you to take, but likely only Kane Gap itself was on the original Wilderness Trail.
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 onto one of the roads heading north (Industrial Park, Daniel Boone, or Technology Trail).
#Turn right/north onto either Industrial Park Rd/VA 879 or Daniel Boone Rd/VA 772.  (Note:  Google Maps is incorrect as Technology Trail Ln does not connect with Fraley Ave., but dead ends north of the interpretive center.)
#Turn left onto Fraley Ave.
#Turn left/west onto Fraley Ave.
#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 towerIt 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.
#Shortly you’ll see a weathered “pink” or “orange” gate on the right.  It now appears to be regularly lockedParking is along the residential street.
The house across the way is 557 Fraley Avenue, Duffield, VA. Do not try other adjacent house numbers as Google Maps takes you to the wrong location.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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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.
This hike is in-and-out, thus information provide one-way below.
 
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|2.20 miles
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|2.90 miles
|Intersect of forest roads - EL carved on tree - continue left/straight not uphill/right
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The trail is also reported to continue down into Wallen’s Creek valley for an extended hike.
The forest road is also reported to continue down into Wallen’s Creek valley for an extended hike.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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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.
Very rarely used.  Not a typical trail as half to three-quarters mile is a gravel road, then walking on former logging roads winding up to the mountain gapDoes not appear to be formally maintained.
 
Views are obscured by forests which line the path, thus late fall to early spring would be good if interested in looking down into the valleys.
 
During summer, lots of poison ivy and stinging nettle were encountered in places, thus long pants in cooler weather might be a better experience.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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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.  Parking along residential street, thus consider the neighbors.


== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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Or before.  Stop at the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield for interesting facts and history. A short movie, then walk through exhibits with limited interaction.  Open Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gate closed and locked at entrance on Technology Trail.  Kane Gap can be viewed clearly from the front building entrance.


== 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.


== Maps ==
Kane Gap Trail, also stated on the Scott County Tourism website, appears to be hiking Jefferson National Forest Road 642 from near(?) Kane Gap to Tito Drive.  Intersection with this Daniel Boone Trail is uncertain on making an extended hike with shuttling.
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== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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Latest revision as of 08:26, 27 July 2020

Daniel Boone Trail

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Daniel Boone Trail Banner.jpg
Highlight The last portion of the Wilderness Trail not paved
Trail System Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail
Located Duffield, Virginia
Trail Marking None
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingGeocaching

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Vistas

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 3 hrs0.188 Days <br />180 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 2.979 mi4.794 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 6.0 mi9.656 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type In-and-Out
Low / High Point 1,438 ft479.333 Yards <br />438.302 Meters <br />2,586 ft862 Yards <br />788.213 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 1,148 ft349.91 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – East-to-West
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 1 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list No other Trails within 5 mi
Parking 36° 43' 7.61" N, 82° 48' 37.98" W Map
Trailhead 36° 43' 7.61" N, 82° 48' 37.98" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

Follow some of the footsteps by Daniel Boone up to Kane Gap in Powell Mountain. This section is cited to be the only part of the famous Wilderness Road which has not been paved. However, while there is a sign at the trailhead and reference on Scott County Tourism website, there is no actual marked trail since the old forest roads cross both private and public property. This wiki entry has a proposed route for you to take, but likely only Kane Gap itself was on the original Wilderness Trail.

How to get there[edit]

From Kingsport, TN

  1. North on US-23 to Duffield.
  2. Turn left/west at the red-light onto US-58/421 (Duff-Patt Highway).
  3. Turn right/north onto either Industrial Park Rd/VA 879 or Daniel Boone Rd/VA 772. (Note: Google Maps is incorrect as Technology Trail Ln does not connect with Fraley Ave., but dead ends north of the interpretive center.)
  4. Turn left/west onto Fraley Ave.
  5. Shortly you’ll see a weathered “pink” or “orange” gate on the right. It now appears to be regularly locked. Parking is along the residential street.

The house across the way is 557 Fraley Avenue, Duffield, VA. Do not try other adjacent house numbers as Google Maps takes you to the wrong location.

Route Description[edit]

Profile chart

This hike is in-and-out, thus information provide one-way below.

Miles Feature Elevation
0.00 miles Parking at locked gate 1,435 feet
1.50 miles Split in forest roads - locked gate on left, take right 1,950 feet
2.20 miles National Forest sign 2,200 feet
2.90 miles Intersect of forest roads - EL carved on tree - continue left/straight not uphill/right 2,480 feet
3.00 miles Kane Gap 2,600 feet

The forest road is also reported to continue down into Wallen’s Creek valley for an extended hike.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Very rarely used. Not a typical trail as half to three-quarters mile is a gravel road, then walking on former logging roads winding up to the mountain gap. Does not appear to be formally maintained.

Views are obscured by forests which line the path, thus late fall to early spring would be good if interested in looking down into the valleys.

During summer, lots of poison ivy and stinging nettle were encountered in places, thus long pants in cooler weather might be a better experience.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fees or permits are required for day hiking. Open sunrise to sunset. Parking along residential street, thus consider the neighbors.

After the Hike[edit]

Or before. Stop at the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield for interesting facts and history. A short movie, then walk through exhibits with limited interaction. Open Friday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gate closed and locked at entrance on Technology Trail. Kane Gap can be viewed clearly from the front building entrance.

Misc. Information[edit]

There is also a different Kane Gap in West Virginia.

Reported that the Morrell mushrooms are seen along the trail during second or third week in April.

Kane Gap Trail, also stated on the Scott County Tourism website, appears to be hiking Jefferson National Forest Road 642 from near(?) Kane Gap to Tito Drive. Intersection with this Daniel Boone Trail is uncertain on making an extended hike with shuttling.

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