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|Trail Features=Vistas | |Trail Features=Vistas | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Hard | |Difficulty Rating=Hard | ||
|Hike Time= | |Hike Time=6 | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=3.2 | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=6.4 | ||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|High Point= | |High Point=4208 | ||
|Low Point= | |Low Point=2903 | ||
|Elevation Gain= | |Elevation Gain=2011 | ||
|Elevation Loss= | |Elevation Loss=721 | ||
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North | |Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North | ||
|Parking location=36. | |Parking location=36.82865, -81.82865 | ||
|Trailhead location=36.82865, -81. | |Trailhead location=36.82865, -81.82865 | ||
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{{Trail Map | {{Trail Map}} | ||
__TOC__ | __TOC__ | ||
==Trail Overview== | ==Trail Overview== | ||
Not the favored hiking route to the The Channels in spite of its name. Shorter when seasonal gates are open, but still lots of climbing. | |||
==How To Get There== | ==How To Get There== | ||
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==Route Description== | ==Route Description== | ||
An in-and-out hike. This description starts from the bottom, but seasonal access allows shorter round trip from upper parking lot. | |||
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!Elevation | !Elevation | ||
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|Kiosk at base parking lot | |Kiosk at base parking lot | ||
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|Seasonal gate | |Seasonal gate | ||
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|Alternative parking area | |Alternative parking area | ||
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|Logging workspace | |Logging workspace | ||
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|Channels NAP boundary sign | |Channels NAP boundary sign | ||
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|Intersection with Brumley Mountain Trail | |Intersection with Brumley Mountain Trail | ||
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|Brumley Mountain Trail 10.5 mi. sign | |Brumley Mountain Trail 10.5 mi. sign | ||
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|Spur trail to The Channels | |Spur trail to The Channels | ||
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|The Channels | |The Channels | ||
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|} | |} | ||
==Typical Conditions== | ==Typical Conditions== | ||
Lower section is gravel forest road. Growth on both sides was likely mown in 2019. Past the upper | Lower section is gravel forest road. Growth on both sides was likely mown in 2019. Past the upper construction workspace, the trail continues on unmaintained forest roads - mostly as a single track. Weeds, primarily stinging nettle, can be tall in places. All runoff crossings were easy to make - even after a hard rain the prior night. | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc.== | ==Fees, Permits, etc.== | ||
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==Miscellaneous Information== | ==Miscellaneous Information== | ||
Managed by Virginia Department of Forestry (106 Forestry Lane / Galax, Virginia 24333). Phone: (276) 236-2322 | Managed by Virginia Department of Forestry (106 Forestry Lane / Galax, Virginia 24333). Phone: (276) 236-2322 | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | {{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Trail sign | |Icon Type=Trail sign | ||
|Marker Title= | |Marker Title=10.5 mi | ||
|Marker Location=36. | |Marker Description=Brumley Mtn Trail | ||
|Marker Location=36.8670933333333333, -81.9862733333333333 | |||
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{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |Icon Type=Point of interest | ||
|Marker Title= | |Marker Title=Trail intersection | ||
|Marker Description= | |Marker Description=Brumley Mtn Trail | ||
|Marker Location=36. | |Marker Location=36.84944, -81.9825183333333333 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type | |Icon Type=Trail sign | ||
|Marker Title=Channels NAP | |||
|Marker Description=Boundary sign | |||
|Marker Location=36.8339766666666667, -81.9683383333333333 | |||
|Marker Title= | |||
|Marker Description= | |||
|Marker Location=36. | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |Icon Type=Point of interest | ||
|Marker Title= | |Marker Title=Maintenance Parking Area | ||
|Marker Description=Pick right direction | |Marker Description=Pick right direction | ||
|Marker Location=36. | |Marker Location=36.828845, -81.9635583333333333 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
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|Marker Title=Seasonal Parking Lot | |Marker Title=Seasonal Parking Lot | ||
|Marker Description=Upper of two lots | |Marker Description=Upper of two lots | ||
|Marker Location=36. | |Marker Location=36.8286466666666667, -81.8286466666666667 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
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|Marker Title=Seasonal Parking Lot | |Marker Title=Seasonal Parking Lot | ||
|Marker Description=Lower of two lots | |Marker Description=Lower of two lots | ||
|Marker Location=36. | |Marker Location=36.8288066666666667, -81.9624783333333333 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | {{Map Marker | ||
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|Marker Title=Lot for full trail length | |Marker Title=Lot for full trail length | ||
|Marker Description=If seasonal gate is closed | |Marker Description=If seasonal gate is closed | ||
|Marker Location=36.8276116666666667, -81.9624833333333333 | |Marker Location=36.8276116666666667, -81.9624833333333333 | ||
}} | }} |