Virginia

Cornelius Creek

This trail begins at an elevation of 3300 feet on the Appalachian Trail, 1.5 miles south of FS Road 812 (Parkers Gap Road).

photo: Apple Orchard Falls Viewing Area. Photo by USFS.

Length: 2.90 miles
Loop Trail? No
Type: Backcountry
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee? No
Parking Fee? No

Allowed Uses:

Camping
Dogs - On leash
Fishing
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife Observation

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Location: Buchanan VA., east 7 miles on Rt 614.
State(s): Virginia
Counties: Botetourt
Longitude: -79.53584
Latitude: 37.507

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Description

This trail begins at an elevation of 3300 feet on the Appalachian Trail, 1.5 miles south of FS Road 812 (Parkers Gap Road). It descends steadily, following old logging roads. During its 2.9 mile northwesterly route to North Creek, the elevation drops to 1500 feet at its junction with FS Road 59 and Apple Orchard Falls Trail. From end of the trail, follow FS 59 west for 4.5 miles to junction with Va. Route 614, then 3 miles to Interstate 81, (Exit 168).

Additional Details

Width: 24 inches.
Primary Surface: Soil
Secondary Surface: Soil

Average Grade: 9%
Elevation Low Point: 1,500
Elevation High Point: 3,250
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available

Year Designated: 1981

Supporting Webpages and Documents

Website: USFS Trail Details

Contact Information

For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.

Dave Benavitch
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
P.O. Box 10
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2188
[email protected]
https://www.fs.usda.gov/gwj

 

Photos

Apple Orchard Falls Viewing Area. Photo by USFS.

Apple Orchard Falls Viewing Area. Photo by USFS.

Reviews

Great hike with mixed trail surfaces

Starting from the AT, you get the rough and steep sections of this trail out of the way early on. I disliked the old logging road section, but as soon as you hit North Creek and follow it downhill as it meanders is this trail's bread and butter. The sights and sounds of the busy creek will keep you entertained. Part of a great loop hike.

January 16, 2018

 

 

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