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  1. 04-12-2014, 19:00 #1
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    Default Appalachian Trail shift will mean nicer view for hikers - Roanoke Times


    Appalachian Trail shift will mean nicer view for hikers
    Roanoke Times
    A stretch of the Appalachian Trail that winds through Giles County will soon be re-routed to afford better views of the New River and its surrounding beauty — as opposed to a sprawling industrial plant. Although the new route will help insulate hikers ...
    Portion of Appalachian Trail conservedLynchburg News and Advance
    Couple plans to trek Appalachian TrailHollandSentinel.com

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  2. 04-13-2014, 12:01 #2
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    It's so nice to see two interests that would seem diametrically opposed, nature and industry, working together. The idea of "hope for the future" comes to mind.
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    Does anyone know if the new route is longer or shorter than the existing route?
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    Quote Originally Posted by UHFox View Post
    Does anyone know if the new route is longer or shorter than the existing route?
    The latest ATC central Virginia map shows the proposed route. Eye balling it...looks roughly the same.
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    Going to miss confusing signs, the smell and getting water in the stream just short of the sign for the (chemical) dump.
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    Great news! Looks like it will be ready for my late July hike!
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