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  September 10 Cole Mountain

  Sun, Sep 10

  Cold Mountain Trail Head

  Sep 10, 2023, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

  Cold Mountain Trail Head, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Vesuvius, VA 24483, USA

  Sep 10, 2023, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

  Cold Mountain Trail Head, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Vesuvius, VA 24483, USA

  6 miles 1,490 ft elevation gain Difficulty: Moderate ​ Want a taste of Scotland or Switzerland and those spectacular high mountain meadows? Every hiker in the mid-Atlantic should hike Cold Mountain at least once. The 360° meadow views from the saddle are are some of the best on the east coast.

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  August 27 Dragon's Tooth

  Sun, Aug 27

  Dragon's Tooth Trail Head

  Aug 27, 2023, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

  Dragon's Tooth Trail Head, Parking lot, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Catawba, VA 24070, USA

  Aug 27, 2023, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

  Dragon's Tooth Trail Head, Parking lot, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Catawba, VA 24070, USA

  5.7 miles 1,505 ft elevation gain Difficulty: Difficult ​ Located in Jefferson National Forest. This rock formation juts out of Cove Mountain like a dragon's tooth as the name describes. There are short sections of rock scramble on the trail as well as several campsites.

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  August 13th McAfee Knob

  Sun, Aug 13

  McAfee Knob Parking Lot

  Aug 13, 2023, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  McAfee Knob Parking Lot, 4440 Catawba Valley Dr, Salem, VA 24153, USA

  Aug 13, 2023, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  McAfee Knob Parking Lot, 4440 Catawba Valley Dr, Salem, VA 24153, USA

  7.5 miles 1,750 ft elevation gain Difficulty: Difficult One of the most photographed places on the Appalachian Trail you can get amazing views from this rock overhang on a clear day. Campbells Shelter is just off the trail.

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