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Augusta County Virginia Hiking Trails
Cold
Springs Trail
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George
Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Length: 2.2 miles
The
Cold Springs Trail descends steeply from the North
Mountain Trail, near Elliot Knob, to the Cold Springs Road. It is the
route used to reach the fire lookout tower which was used during the
1950's. The trail passes through a diversity of terrain and several
overlooks and offers excellent views of the Deerfield Valley.
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Directions:
From Staunton, take SR 254 west to Buffalo Gap. From Buffalo Gap,
continue south on SR 42 for 0.7 mile and turn right at the white church
onto SR 688. Follow SR 688 over North Mountain to FDR 77 (Cold Springs
Road). Follow FDR 77 south about 3.6 miles to where the trail begins on
the east side of the road.
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