Appalachian Trail (VA) - Rockfish Gap to Chester Gap

Waynesboro Virginia Hikes

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Appalachian Trail (VA) - Rockfish Gap to Chester Gap - Waynesboro Virginia Hikes

Shenandoah National Park and the AT grew up together. Civilian Conservation Corps crews built Skyline Drive on right-of-ways carved by AT trail volunteers. The routes stay within a half mile of each other as they pass through mountain gaps, past old farms and orchards, and over rocky mountain tops. Recent fires, ice storm damage, and gypsy moth infestation have decimated large areas of the forest in Shenandoah. In these areas, the AT gives hikers a view of the shrubby plants, small trees, wildflowers, and vines that mark early stages of reforestation. Terrain: Using dirt footpaths and abandoned dirt roads, hike along ridges and outcrops; down steep wooded slopes; and through old fields, red spruce, and balsam fir at highest elevations.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Waynesboro
Length:	107 total miles
Elevation Gain:	Minimal
Trail Type:	Point-to-point
Duration:	1 to 2 weeks
Top Elevation:	4,051 feet
Other Uses:	Dogs
Local Contacts:	Appalachian Trail Conference; Shenandoah National Park
Local Maps:	PATC maps #9, 10, and 11: Shenandoah National Park, Northern, Central, and Southern Districts
Topo Map:	Appalachian Trail (VA) - Rockfish Gap to Chester Gap Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Hiking Virginia (Burnham) Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Bill_Alderson Rating:

Date of Trip: 6/15/2006
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Great challenge!! I love getting on the trail. Eventually I'll have the who…

Jeremy Rating:

Date of Trip: 3/20/2006
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I recommend this trail to anyone. It is very well keep up and the scenery…

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