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Hoop Hole Loop

Tough hike to the top of a ridge

Basic Information:

Hoop Hole Loop
Type: Day Hike - Loop
Distance (Total): 9.0 miles / 14.5 km
Elevation Gain: 2,380 feet / 725 meters
Minimum Elevation: 1,320 feet / 402 meters
Maximum Elevation: 3,700 feet / 1,128 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Mountain Views - Streams - Wildflowers - Wildlife - Woods
Difficulty: Strenuous
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Hoop Hole Loop has two loops. The lower loop is 4 miles and skips the views from the ridge top and the extended loop is 9 miles. Both loops offer beautiful views of the streams cascading over rocks and swimming holes. The longer loop climbs to the top of the ridge for scenic views of the surrounding mountains. One could try to reach certain cliffs from the ridgetop for more expanded views. The trail is very rugged and good footwear is almost required. Also, be very cautious as the trail is sometimes very difficult to see and the yellow blazes are sometime far apart.

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Latitude: 37.6731891335 degrees / 37° 40.391' / 37° 40' 23.48"
Longitude: -79.9172115326 degrees / -79° 55.033' / -79° 55' 1.96"
Location: Eagle Rock, Virginia, United States
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Directions:

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Drive to Eagle Rock, VA on US 220 and take VA 615 for 8 miles until you see the sign for the trailhead to your right.

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

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Created by Nick on 10/29/2007
Last edited by Nick on 04/12/2008

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