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{{Infobox Trail | |||
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| Image Name = | | Trail No. = * | ||
| City = Coeburn | | City = Coeburn | ||
| State = Virginia | | State = Virginia | ||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Biking}}{{Dogs}} | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | | Season = * | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Easy | | Difficulty Rating = Easy | ||
| Hike Time = | | Hike Time = 6 | ||
| Distance = | | Distance = 12 | ||
| Elevation Gain = | | Elevation Gain = 300 | ||
| High Point = | | High Point = * | ||
| Latitude = 36. | | Latitude = 36.921627 | ||
| Longitude = -82. | | Longitude = -82.450165 | ||
| Medical = Coeburn, VA | | Medical = Coeburn, VA | ||
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36.921627,-82.450165,Guest River Gorge | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
Old railroad grade with wide trail of gentle downhill grade in gorge of rushing Guest River to its mouth at the Clinch River | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
<!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | <!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | ||
From Gate City, VA | From Gate City, VA | ||
#Proceed north on | #Proceed north on Va. 72 and through Ft. Blackmore and Dungannon, Va. for 30.2 miles. | ||
#Look for USFS sign to Guest River Trail | #Look for USFS sign to Guest River Trail about 3 miles south of Coeburn, Va. (in case you miss the turn) and turn right. | ||
#Proceed 1.4 miles to parking lot at the trailhead. | #Proceed 1.4 miles to parking lot at the trailhead. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | ||
Walk down steps or take handicapped trail down to old railroad grade. | Walk down steps or take handicapped trail down to old railroad grade. Go right on railroad grade. Go through tunnel and across bridge and follow old railroad grade 6 miles along rushing river and beside sandstone cliffs with a few coal beds to Clinch River and active railroad. There is a rudimentary trail upstream along the Clinch River if you need more. | ||
== 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? --> | ||
Wide | Wide gravel roadbed | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
<!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... --> | <!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... --> | ||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
<!-- Place any pictures from this trail below. Add a picture by typing Image:imagename.extension --> | <!-- Place any pictures from this trail below. Add a picture by typing Image:imagename.extension --> | ||
<!-- Do not remove the end gallery code.--> | <!-- Do not remove the end gallery code.--> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. Please keep the State category. To make a new category just type [[Category:mycategory]]. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. --> | <!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. Please keep the State category. To make a new category just type [[Category:mycategory]]. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. --> | ||
[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Biking | [[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Biking]] | ||