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Wise County Virginia
Hiking Trails
Austin
Gap Loop Trail
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George
Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Rating: Moderate/Strenuous
Blue Glaze
Light Use
The 4.0 mile Austin Gap Loop Trail is a great way to access the
Cumberland Mountain Trail. There are scenic views along trail. Austin Gap
Loop Trail is a historic
trail that provided access into Kentucky through Austin Gap.
Trailhead is beside State Route 630, and goes northwest.
About 0.75 mile up the trail, the loop begins. You can go in either
direction.
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Austin Gap Loop Trail travels around and intersects the Cumberland Mountain
Trail on top of mountain, then comes back down same section as at Trail
Beginning.
Directions:
From Pound, go north on US 23 for about 1 mile. At State Route 630,
turn right, into Almira. Follow 630 for about 3 miles until you come to
the Austin Cemetery on the right. The trailhead is on the left, and
indicated by blue trail blazes. Park along the road.
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