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Carvin Cove / Hay Rock Overlook

Follow the Appalachian Trail to views of the Carvin Cove reservoir at the Hay Rock overlook

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Carvin Cove / Hay Rock Overlook
Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 8.0 miles / 12.9 km
Elevation Gain: 900 feet / 274 meters
Minimum Elevation: 1,250 feet / 381 meters
Maximum Elevation: 1,900 feet / 579 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Lake Views - Mountain Views - Streams - Woods
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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From the park and ride go around the Exxon gas station and take a left onto the grassy hill. You will find the trail at the end of the motel's yard. Take a right onto it and shortly connect with the Appalachian Trail. Take a left (southbound) onto the AT. After about 2 miles you will have reached the ridge line. Within a few minutes there will be views of the Cavin Cove reservoir onto your left. Continue for another 0.5 miles until you reach a nice rock outcrop with a beautiful view of the reservoir. In another 1.5 miles you will reach the Hay Rock overlook.

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Trailhead Location:

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Latitude: 37.3903453069 degrees / 37° 23.421' / 37° 23' 25.24"
Longitude: -79.9061393738 degrees / -79° 54.368' / -79° 54' 22.10"
Location: Roanoke, Virginia, United States

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Take I-81 to Exit 150B.
Take US220 North towards Fincastle.
Take a left on VA 816 in 0.1 miles.
The park and ride is right there.

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Name: The Roanoke Outdoor And Social Club
Link: http://adventurers.meetup.com/106/

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Carvin Cove / Hay Rock Overlook

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Created by Nick on 10/24/2007
Last edited by Nick on 03/30/2009

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