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{{Trail | {{Trail | ||
| | |Trail Highlight=Connector trail between AT and Iron Mountain Trail - North | ||
|Trail Number=FST# 4551 | |||
|Park=Beartree Recreation Area | |Park=Beartree Recreation Area | ||
|Trail Marking=Purple or Yellow Diamond | |Trail Marking=Purple or Yellow Diamond | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking, Biking | ||
|Trail Features=Mountains | |Trail Features=Mountains | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |Difficulty Rating=Medium | ||
|Hike Time=2 hrs | |Hike Time=2 hrs | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=3.190 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=6.4 mi | ||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|High Point=3, | |High Point=3,628 ft | ||
|Low Point=2, | |Low Point=2,962 ft | ||
|Elevation Gain= | |Elevation Gain=253 ft | ||
|Elevation Loss= | |Elevation Loss=817 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction= | |Elevation Change Direction=North-to-South | ||
|Parking location=36. | |Parking location=36.65533, -81.69021 | ||
|Trailhead location=36. | |Trailhead location=36.67759, -81.68188 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map}} | {{Trail Map}} | ||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Parking|Marker Title=Parking area for Beartree Gap Trail | {{Map Marker | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Shaw's Gap | |Icon Type=Parking | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Junction with Yancy Trail | |Marker Title=Parking area for Beartree Gap Trail | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail bridge|Marker Title=Wooden footbridge | |Marker Location=36.655325, -81.690211 | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Junction with AT | }} | ||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=Shaw's Gap | |||
|Marker Location=36.677971, -81.681869 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=Junction with Yancy Trail | |||
|Marker Location=36.664319, -81.691153 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail bridge | |||
|Marker Title=Wooden footbridge | |||
|Marker Location=36.654610, -81.693317 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=Junction with AT | |||
|Marker Location=36.651197, -81.689068 | |||
}} | |||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 19 January 2020
| Beartree Gap Trail (log in to submit report) | |
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| Highlight | Connector trail between AT and Iron Mountain Trail - North |
| Trail Number | FST# 4551 |
| Park | Beartree Recreation Area |
| Located | Damascus, VirginiaLocation inherited from associated park |
| Trail Marking | Purple or Yellow Diamond |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Medium |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 2 hrs0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 3.190 mi5.134 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 6.4 mi10.3 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | In-and-Out |
| Low / High Point | 2,962 ft987.333 Yards <br />902.818 Meters <br /> / 3,628 ft1,209.333 Yards <br />1,105.814 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 253 ft77.114 Meters <br /> / (817 ft249.022 Meters <br />) – North-to-South |
| Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days | No hikes logged yet |
| NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list | No other Trails within 5 mi |
| Parking | 36° 39' 19.19" N, 81° 41' 24.76" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 40' 39.32" N, 81° 40' 54.77" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
Connector trail between AT and Iron Mountain Trail - North.
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.
- Free parking on right in the fisherman’s lot.
Route Description[edit]
Beartree Gap Trail is Forest Service Trail # 4551. Two different blazes reported as purple (rectangles?) – or yellow diamonds.
| Distance from IMT (mi) | Distance from AT (mi) | Elevation (ft) | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.2 | 3570 | Iron Mountain Trail - North at Shaw's Gap |
| 0.1 | 3.1 | 3560 | Shaw Gap Trail - 1.01 mile to Beartree Rec. camping area |
| 1.6 | 1.6 | 3225 | Intersect Yancy Trail – 0.26 mile spur to Beartree Gap Road |
| 2.4 | 0.8 | 2970 | Cross Beartree Campground Road/FS Road 837 |
| 2.6 | 0.6 | 3040 | Fisherman’s parking lot |
| 2.8 | 0.4 | 3000 | Cross dam for Beartree Dam |
| 3.0 | 0.2 | 3050 | Cross Highway US-58 |
| 0.0 | 3.2 | 3025 | Appalachian Trail |
The Mt. Rogers AT Club suggests that Beartree Gap Trail could part of a 25 mile loop hike on the Appalachian Trail, Iron Mountain Trail, and Feathercamp Ridge Trail.
Another proposed 11.2 mile loop hike involving this trail would be to start at Fisherman's parking lot, take this Beartree Gap Trail across US58 to the AT (~0.5 mi), southbound towards Saunders Shelter to Virginia Creeper Trail (4.1 mi), left/westbound on VCT through Taylors Valley to rejoin the AT (4.2 mi), southbound to Beartree Gap Trail (1.2), and back to the parking lot. Suggested that it could be done in six hours.
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
Park for free at front lot (outside gate). Main gate is open 7 AM-10 PM during April 15 through October 31 with $5 day use fee per vehicle.
Misc. Information[edit]
Beartree Recreation Area website
Photos[edit]
Trail Profile