Deadening
Nature Trail
Mile
79.5
1-1/2
hour
This
is a 1.4 mile circuit to the summit hike of Loft Mountain through an
old meadow. Fern rock gardens and great views but a steep climb is in
store for you on this hike. You need to park at Loft Mountain Wayside
and cross the Drive at the crosswalk. Go 100 yards to the fork in the
trail and keep to the right. Near the summit, the trail will join the
A.T. Continue on the A.T. for 0.1 mile, turn left back to the
Deadening trail. This will bring you back to the fork in the trail.
Take a left and proceed back to your starting point.
Black
Rock
Mile
84.8
1
hour
This
1 mile round trip hike is to a spectacular view. You will park at
the Blackrock Summit parking area and cross the yellow chain gate.
Walk up the hill on the dirt road. At the concrete signpost on the
left-hand curve, step over onto the A.T. and continue uphill to a
magnificent rock slope and panoramic view. You will need to retrace your steps to complete
this 1 hour hike.
Turk
Mountain
Mile
94.1
2
hour
This
is a 2.2 mile round trip with a rocky climb to an outstanding view.
You need to park on the east side of the Drive. Walk across the Drive
to the A.T. crossing. Take the A.T. south 0.2 mile. Turn right onto
Turk Mountain trail. The viewpoint is 0.9 mile up the trail. You
will need to retrace your steps to complete
this 2 hour hike.
Jarman
Gap
Mile
96.8
1/2
hour
This
is a 0.5 mile round trip through the woods. You will park on the east
side of the Drive. Take the lower dirt road on the left for 0.2 mile.
When you reach the A.T. turn right. At the next dirt road, turn right
to return to the parking area
Little
Calf Mountain
Mile
99.5
1
hour
This
1 mile round trip to an open mountain top. Park on the east side of
the Drive at Beagle Gap. Take the A.T. north to the first high point
on the trail. Leave the trail and climb to the summit on the left for
views. You will need to retrace your steps to complete
this 1 hour hike.
Bear
Den Mountain
Mile
99.5
1
hour
This
is a 1.2 mile round trip hike to great views. You will park on the
east side of the Drive at Beagle Gap. Cross the Drive and take the
A.T. south, climbing through mostly open fields to the summit. You
will need to retrace your steps to complete
this 1 hour hike.
Camping
