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| == Trail Overview ==
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| What is now the Iron Mountain Trail (IMT) was the route for Appalachain Trail until 1972 when a major relocation moved the AT over to the Grayson Highlands. Today, IMT offers a more secluded experience with spectacular overlooks. For this trail wiki, the trail is being listed as two major sections with the city of Damascus as the dividing point.
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| North of Damascus, the Iron Mountain Trail is multi-use, thus appears to be very popular with mountain bike riders as a technical challenge.
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Revision as of 03:38, 15 January 2012
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| Trail Name
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Iron Mountain Trail - North
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| Nearest City
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Damascus
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| State
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Virginia
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| Trail Marking
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Hard
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| Distance, round-trip
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2424 mi <br />38.624 km <br />
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| High Point
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4,6264,626 Feet <br />1,542 Yards <br />1,410.005 Meters <br />
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Abingdon, VA
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How to get there
Southern access is from Beartree Recreation Area, such as Lum Trail, which begins at the Chimpmunk Loop of the camground. (Note: Campground gate only open 7AM to 10PM during April 15 through October.)
From Damascus, VA:
- Head east out of town on US-58 for just under eight miles.
- Turn left/north onto Beartree Gap Road and drive around three miles to campground.
- Parking areas at each trailhead.
GPS address for Bear Tree Recreation Area is 20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, VA 24236.
Route Description
Typical Conditions
Iron Mountain Trail in Virginia is located in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
Superbly illumnitaing data here, thanks!
Misc. Information
Maps
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Damascus trailhead
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Saunders Shelter
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Sandy Flats Shelter
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