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K2 Travels
06-26-2017, 11:28
Can someone help me with this described route for moormans river loop?
https://blog.virginia.org/2016/06/virginia-backpacking-trips/
I have the map for this area but cannot find the described loop. Have the starting area pin pointed... Anyone done this before!
Thanks,
K2
dzierzak
06-26-2017, 13:17
It's not shown as a loop on your map, more of an out and back. This map shows the river trail and other connectors, but it still won't be a loop. https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/rip_rap_area_2013.pdf
You can make a loop my using the AT and the North Fork Moorman's River Trail. You can park at Blackrock Gap, Turk Gap or Garmin Gap to access the AT. Here is a really old pdf that shows it starting at Turk Gap. It has been years since I have done that loop.
https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/SHEN_BCTrip-Moormans_River_Loop_E034.pdf
chknfngrs
06-27-2017, 08:43
I've parked at the reservoir in the valley, hiked along moormans and up to black rock and back. You can connect with the AT and use a fire road to make a loop but the name escapes me. Snake city, beware. Beautiful area though!