Appalachian Trail: Three Ridges Overlook to Dripping Rock
This 4.3-mile hike starts at Three Ridges Overlook, then contours wooded Blue Ridge slopes to Dripping Rock—a prime spot to watch the sun drop over pastoral landscapes.
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Shelters: Paul C. Wolfe Shelter; sleeps 10.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 6.9
Waypoints
THR001
Location: 37.9071655273438, -78.9791488647461
From Three Ridges Overlook, cross the Blue Ridge Parkway and head northeast.
THR002
Location: 37.9123001098633, -78.974967956543
Rocky terrain
THR003
Location: 37.9160003662109, -78.9725799560547
Rocky stretch ends; continue northwest.
THR004
Location: 37.9207153320312, -78.970817565918
Campsite (1 tent)
THR005
Location: 37.9220161437988, -78.9689331054688
Rocky
THR006
Location: 37.9257507324219, -78.9670181274414
Cliff to the east
THR007
Location: 37.9306678771973, -78.9611663818359
Stream
THR008
Location: 37.9379348754883, -78.9516296386719
Trail to overlook
THR009
Location: 37.9442176818848, -78.9432525634766
No camping for 1 mile.
THR010
Location: 37.9452171325684, -78.9427642822266
Views to the west.
THR011
Location: 37.9456176757812, -78.9424819946289
View south.
THR012
Location: 37.9416999816894, -78.9371185302734
No camping for 1 mile.
THR013
Location: 37.941333770752, -78.936767578125
Blue Ridge Parkway mile-marker 9.6. Dripping Rock parking area.
