Lewis
Spring Falls
Mile
51.4
2-1/2
hour
This
hike to a 2.5 round trip that will take you to an 80 foot waterfall.
You will need to park in the small parking area next to the service
road. You will follow this road downhill, crossing the horse trail
twice and the A.T. once. Turn left on the blue-blazed trail and descend
0.6 mile to a trail junction. Take the side trail to the left, and go
50 yards to a viewpoint at the top of the falls. Retrace you steps to
complete this 2-1/2 hour hike.
Mill
Prong
Mile
52.8
1-1/2
hour
This
is a 1 mile round trip to a beautiful stream. Park at Milam Gap
Parking Area on the west side of the Drive. The trail will begin across
the Drive, taking you through an old orchard. Retrace your step to
complete the 1-1/2 hour hike.
Bearfence
Mile
56.4
1-1/4
hour
Note:
The hike to the rock scramble is not recommended if you have a fear of
heights or during inclement weather.
This is a 1.2 mile circuit or round trip hike to either a rock
scramble or a viewpoint. You will need to park in the parking area on
the west side of the Drive. Cross the Drive and follow Bearfence Trail
to the A.T. At the intersection turn right on to the A.T. At the next
concrete marker, turn left, up a short, steep trail that ends in a
"T" intersection. For the easier viewpoint, go uphill a
short distance and look for a narrow path on right leading to the
viewpoint. Retrace your steps back to the "T". For the
rocky summit, turn left a the "T" and follow the blue blazes
on rocks to the summit. This route continues over boulders with outstanding
view to complete the loop. You will need to use your hands and feet on
the rock scramble. Follow the blue blazes as you complete this 1-1/4
hours hike. Pets are not allowed on this trail.
Pocosin
Mission
Mile
59.5
2
hour
This
is a 1.9 mile round trip hike to the site of a former church and
mountaineer settlement. You will need to park in the parking
area 60 yards down the fire road on the east side. Follow the fire
road past the chain and the A.T. crossing. You will pass the trail to
the to the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club cabin. Look for a concrete
marker post on the right about a mile down and turn onto the yellow-blazed
Pocosin Trail. The mission area is about a hundred feet on the left.
Retrace your step to complete this 2 hour hike.
Baldface
Mountain
Mile
61.8
3/4
hour
This
is a 1 mile hike to a view point. You will be looking for an old dirt
road on the west side of the Drive. Park on the grass, ensuring that
you are completely off the road. Follow the blocked off, abandoned
road on the east side to the A.T. Turn left onto the A.T. Follow the
A.T. trail to the ledge with views. Retrace you step to complete this
3/4 hour hike.
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