Report:Channels Trail-20200803115102
| Trip date | 2020/08/01 |
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| Trails | Channels Trail |
| Hike Duration | 66 Hours <br />0.375 Days <br />360 Min <br /> |
| Hike Length | 6.4 mi10.3 km <br /> |
| Number of people | 1 |
| Reported By | Vhasler |
| Wiki Users on Hike | Vhasler |
| TEHCC Organized? | No |
| Share in Newsletter? | Yes |
| Trail Condition | Clear |
| Water Abundance | Ok |
| Trail Comment | The lesser used Channels Trail follows forest roads varying between open gravel to a passable single path with patches of tall stinging nettle. Some overhanging growth was lopped back during the climb. The red blazes could use refreshing with some improvement in signage as key junctions. The spur trail to The Channels needs a heavy cut of the rhododendron pushing hikers towards the edge. |
| Hike Comment | Purpose of today’s hike was exploring a new trail in the region while collecting data to create a TEHCC Trail Wiki page to inform others considering this route. Virginia Department of Forestry had confirmed the seasonal gates were open during the week prior, thus started just after sunrise at the upper parking area to beat the predicted afternoon heat and thundershowers. The weather forecast deterred folks from visiting The Channels as only four cars were reported to be at the Hayters Gap parking while I saw no one on this route until driving back down. I would consider this hike again, but more likely when the rhododendron is in bloom or trees have their fall colors. |
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