Appalachian Trail: I-77 to VA 608
Numerous campsites, two shelters, and a viewpoint dot this 12.7-mile section hike. Note: Native wintergreen grows along the trail.
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Shelters: Helveys Mill Shelter; sleeps 6. Jenny Knob Shelter; sleeps 6.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 20.0
Waypoints
WPT008
Location: 37.1460342407227, -81.0085678100586
VA 611 (gravel road)
WPT012
Location: 37.1550483703613, -80.9800491333008
Jenny Knob Shelter
WPT002
Location: 37.1553840637207, -80.9794006347656
Trail to shelter
WPT009
Location: 37.1461982727051, -81.0080490112305
Campsite
WPT032
Location: 37.1352996826172, -81.1079177856445
Side trail to the E
ZZZ038
Location: 37.1395149230957, -81.1262817382812
I-77 overpass
WPT003
Location: 37.1368675231934, -81.0940322875976
Trail leads to views (10 ft.)
WPT028
Location: 37.1401329040527, -81.1259994506836
AT continues straight
WPT030
Location: 37.1394500732422, -81.1203155517578
Kimberling Creek
WPT031
Location: 37.1373825073242, -81.1101150512695
AT turns E on ridgetop
WPT033
Location: 37.1341896057129, -81.1046752929688
Trail to Helvey’s Mill Shelter
ZZZ039
Location: 37.1567344665527, -80.9616851806641
VA 608. Parking. AT turns E
WPT011
Location: 37.1557655334473, -80.9791870117188
Trail to shelter
WPT004
Location: 37.130931854248, -81.0877151489258
Wintergreen can be found here. Pick the young light green leaves of the 2-4 in. plant for the most minty taste. Break and smell to test. Smells like the gum. Berries can also be eaten. Said to help with headaches
WPT001
Location: 37.1308822631836, -81.1027297973633
Helvey’s Mill Shelter
WPT010
Location: 37.1468315124512, -81.0071487426758
Campsite
WPT006
Location: 37.1389350891113, -81.0338134765625
Pass old telephone pole
WPT005
Location: 37.1349182128906, -81.0456466674805
Campsite (room for 2 tents)
WPT005
Location: 37.1559829711914, -80.9620361328125
VA 608. AT turns W
WPT029
Location: 37.1397171020508, -81.1203155517578
AT switchbacks E; parking; back into woods
WPT003
Location: 37.1555824279785, -80.9697494506836
Small stream
WPT001
Location: 37.1551170349121, -80.9800491333008
Jenny Knob Shelter
WPT004
Location: 37.1562347412109, -80.9660186767578
Campsite
WPT007
Location: 37.1400489807129, -81.0320129394531
Campsite
