5 Must-Do Appalachian Trail Roller Coaster Hikes in Northern Virginia (+ 3 Bonus Hikes)
The Roller Coaster is a 13.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail that runs from Route 7 (Snickers Gap) to Route
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Rod Hollow Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike Near Ashby Hollow in Bluemont, Virginia
A couple of weeks ago, I got back on the Appalachian Trail to hike to the Rod Hollow Shelter near
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Sam Moore Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike in Bluemont, Virginia
I love a good hiker shelter on the Appalachian Trail, so last week I set out to hike to the
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Appalachian Trail: Hike to the Manassas Gap Shelter in Linden, Virginia
In Linden, Virginia, a short stretch of the white-blazed Appalachian Trail leads to the Manassas Gap Shelter, one of 62
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Sugar Run Mountain: A Vista-Filled Appalachian Trail Hike Near Pearisburg, Virginia
The hike to the top of Sugar Run Mountain near Pearisburg, Virginia rewards with big views, but you’ve got to
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Ivy Creek Overlook: A Scenic Appalachian Trail Hike at Shenandoah National Park
Recently, I made the drive to Shenandoah National Park’s South District for several hikes, including an Appalachian Trail hike from
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David Lesser Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike from Keys Gap in Loudoun County
I recently hiked to yet another Appalachian Trail shelter (I swear, it’s an addiction). This time, it was the David
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Whiskey Hollow Shelter: A Scenic Appalachian Trail Day Hike in Markham, Virginia
I’ve been on a kick lately to hike to Appalachian Trail shelters. My most recent hike led me to the
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Little Calf Mountain: Hike the Appalachian Trail to Scenic Meadow Views Near Rockfish Gap
At Shenandoah National Park, I expect to see scenic vistas or tumbling waterfalls. Rarely do you see open meadows, like
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Appalachian Trail: Hike to the Jim & Molly Denton Shelter in Linden
It was a perfect day for a wooded hike along the Appalachian Trail on Wednesday. The sky was wildly blue,
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