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| City = Damascus | | City = Damascus | ||
| State = Virginia | | State = Virginia | ||
| Marking = Yellow Diamond | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | | Difficulty Rating = Medium | ||
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| Elevation Gain = 500 | | Elevation Gain = 500 | ||
| High Point = 3800 | | High Point = 3800 | ||
| Latitude = | | Latitude = 36.684044 | ||
| Longitude = | | Longitude = -81.647820 | ||
| Medical = Damascus, VA | | Medical = Damascus, VA | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Connector between Beartree Campground and [[Iron Mountain Trail | Connector between Beartree Campground and [[Iron Mountain Trail - North|Iron Mountain Trail]]. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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36.684044,-81.647820~Trailhead in Beartree Campground~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
Trailhead in Beartree Campground | 36.698,-81.631~Straight Branch Shelter - approximate location~ ~MarkerF.png | ||
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Straight Branch Shelter - approximate location | |||
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Trail Overview[edit]
Connector between Beartree Campground and Iron Mountain Trail.
How to get there[edit]
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 7 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
- Park for free in fisherman’s lot to right – three miles to trailhead, so good for those biking.
- Otherwise, pay campground entrance fee and continue to Chipmunk Circle campground area and park by the bath house.
GPS address for Bear Tree Recreation Area is 20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, VA 24236.
Route Description[edit]
The Lum Trail, blazed with yellow diamonds, starts in the Beartree Campground near the bath house on Chipmunk Circle. At just under half mile, the trail will begin to climb the mountainside with a steep haul towards the end. The trail finishes near the Straight Branch shelter at intersection with Iron Mountain Trail. The IMT heads south to Shaw Gap and north to VA-600 (Whitetop Road).
Typical Conditions[edit]
Narrow single wide path up along the stream valley.
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
Main gate is open 7 AM-10 PM during April 15 through October 31 with $5 day use fee per vehicle. Beartree campground reopens Thursday May 24, 2012.
After the Hike[edit]
Misc. Information[edit]
Maps[edit]
Photos[edit]
- Placeholder.jpg