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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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What is now the Iron Mountain Trail (IMT) was the route for | What is now the Iron Mountain Trail (IMT) was the route for Appalachain Trail until 1972 when a major relocation moved the AT over to the Grayson Highlands. Today, IMT offers a more secluded experience with spectacular overlooks. For this trail wiki, the trail is being listed as two major sections with the city of Damascus as the dividing point. | ||
North of Damascus, the Iron Mountain Trail is multi-use, thus appears to be very popular with mountain bike riders as a technical challenge. | North of Damascus, the Iron Mountain Trail is multi-use, thus appears to be very popular with mountain bike riders as a technical challenge. | ||
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== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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Southern access is from Beartree Recreation Area, such as Lum Trail, which begins at the Chimpmunk Loop of the | Southern access is from Beartree Recreation Area, such as Lum Trail, which begins at the Chimpmunk Loop of the camground. (Note: Campground gate only open 7AM to 10PM during April 15 through October.) | ||
From Damascus, VA: | From Damascus, VA: |