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Apple Orchard Mountain Loop via Appalachian Trail

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1.7 mi
Distance
56 min
Time
terrain
331 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to Apple Orchard Mountain in Jefferson National Forest.

This trail goes by Thunder Hill and Thunder Hill Shelter.

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Brian Whited 14 years, 10 months ago
Apple Orchard Mountain
My wife and I spent some time driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway to celebrate my birthday.  This was the second of three hikes.  We hiked a road to the top of the mountain and took the AT back down.  This is the most prominent mountain in Virginia.  

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