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Old railroad grade with wide trail of gentle downhill grade in gorge of rushing Guest River to its mouth at the Clinch River | |||
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Revision as of 09:47, 20 May 2011
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Trail Overview
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
From Gate City, VA
- Proceed north on Va. 72 and through Ft. Blackmore and Dungannon, Va. for 30.2 miles.
- 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.
Route Description
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
Wide gravel roadbed