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The blue-blazed Feathercamp Trail is also known as Feathercamp Branch Trail. | The blue-blazed Feathercamp Trail is also known as Feathercamp Branch Trail as it travels along the stream "branch". | ||
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Suggested 14 mile loop hike starting from Damascus is out of Fourth Street onto the [[Iron Mountain Trail | Suggested 14 mile loop hike starting from Damascus is out of Fourth Street onto the [[Iron Mountain Trail - North]], possibly camp at Sandy Flats shelter, down this Feathercamp Trail, and back on the AT. | ||
This trail is not the same as Feathercamp Ridge Trail, which is a 0.7 mile bike path connecting [[Iron Mountain Trail | This trail is not the same as Feathercamp Ridge Trail, which is a 0.7 mile bike path connecting [[Iron Mountain Trail - North]] and Sawmill Trail in the Sandy Flats area. | ||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
Revision as of 08:27, 29 December 2011
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Trail Overview
Connector for loop hikes involving the AT and Iron Mountain Trail - North along and in the Feathercamp Branch stream.
How to get there
From Kingsport, TN
- North on I-81 into Virginia.
- Take Exit 19 (Abingdon) and turn right/east onto US-58.
- Go 12 miles to Damascus.
- Continue through town on US-58 and travel another 3.5 miles to pull-off for AT crossing.
Route Description
The blue-blazed Feathercamp Trail is also known as Feathercamp Branch Trail as it travels along the stream "branch".
| Distance from IMT (mi) | Distance from AT (mi) | Elevation (ft) | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | 2.3 | Sandy Flats parking lot | |
| 0.1 | 2.1 | 3307 | Iron Mountain Trail - North |
| 1.6 | 0.6 | Begin to cross Feathercamp Branch stream eight times! | |
| 2.1 | 0.1 | 2265 | Highway US-58 |
| 2.2 | 0.0 | 2230 | End at Appalachian Trail |
Suggested 14 mile loop hike starting from Damascus is out of Fourth Street onto the Iron Mountain Trail - North, possibly camp at Sandy Flats shelter, down this Feathercamp Trail, and back on the AT.
This trail is not the same as Feathercamp Ridge Trail, which is a 0.7 mile bike path connecting Iron Mountain Trail - North and Sawmill Trail in the Sandy Flats area.
Typical Conditions
Narrow rough single path through the stream valley – with multiple rock-hopping stream crossings, which can be done dry foot in normal flow levels.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fees.
After the Hike
Enjoy a treat back in downtown Damascus - and check out gear at one of the outdoor outfitters.
Misc. Information
Looks like the project to replace the first 23 ft bridge used by the AT and this trail due to rotting stringers was cancelled in 2011. Reported replacement bridge cost was $62K because of regulation compliance. Project cancellation
Maps
<googlemap lat="36.656" lon="-81.728" type="terrain" zoom="14" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Feathercamp_Trail.kml
(G) 36.664021, -81.711051 Junction with IMT (G) 36.644943, -81.736436 Trail sign at Highway US-58 (G) 36.644935, -81.736575 Junction with AT (F) 36.663040, -81.707572 Sandy Flats Shelter </googlemap>
Photos
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