Channels Trail

Channels Trail (log in to submit report)
Highlight	Although your likely goal, not the typical access
Park	The Channels Natural Area Preserve
Land Owner	Virginia Department of Forestry
Located	Rosedale, VirginiaLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking	Red blaze
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail
FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail
Difficulty Rating	Hard
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail.	8 hrs for entire trail"hrsforentiretrail" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. round trip
Distance:	5.50 mi8.851 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 11.0 mi17.703 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	1713 ft571 Yards <br />522.122 Meters <br /> / {{{High Point}}}"{{{High Point}}}" is not a number.
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent.	{{{Elevation Gain}}}"{{{Elevation Gain}}}" is not a number. / ({{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.) – South-to-North
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days	2 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list	2 trails / 8.4 mi of trail
Parking	36° 49' 39.40" N, 81° 57' 44.93" W Map
Trailhead	36° 49' 39.40" N, 81° 57' 44.93" W Map
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Trail Overview

Not the favored hike to the The Channels in spite of its name. Better when seasonal gates are open, but still lots of climbing.

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  Channels NAP boundary sign

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  Channels NAP information sign

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  Entrance sign on Brumley Gap Road

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  Channels top side enveloped in clouds

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  Trail Profile

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  Hayters Knob Firetower - Do not climb!

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  In The Channels

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  Locked Gate - Start of Shorter Hike

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  Signs at entrance for Channels spur trail

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