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What's southern VA like as far as hiking terrain? I'm planning to hike the AT from Damascus VA to Daleville VA early this summer. I see the elevation points listed in the AT Guidebook but I don't have the AT elevation maps yet. Just wondered, fairly hard, fairly easy, any comments?
bigcranky
01-03-2012, 23:07
That depends. Hard for a flatlander straight off the couch. Easy for an experienced hiker in trail shape. Some long climbs, but mostly well-graded. Amazing scenery. Mt Rogers, Wilburn Ridge, wild ponies, Dragon's Tooth, MacAfee Knob -- great section overall.
Rain Man
01-04-2012, 10:06
What big cranky said. I might just add another factor... your daily mileage. It's a great stretch of the AT, some great views, great hostels, great trail towns. Enjoy!
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Majortrauma
01-04-2012, 10:16
Ditto Rain Man. LOTS of great hiking and in my experience I never had to worry too much about water. You won't be bored and you will be physically challenged.
lots of nice grades some tuff climbs though id say its on avreage a moderate to hard hike.. with some exceptions.. :) you will get more ridge and valley crossing towards daleville which is kinda tuff..
but tinker cliffs will be a awsome place to reflect on your hike befor daleville.