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War Spur & Chestnut Trail Loop

Easy hike to a nice view

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War Spur & Chestnut Trail Loop
Type: Day Hike - Loop
Distance (Total): 2.5 miles / 4.0 km
Elevation Gain: 700 feet / 213 meters
Minimum Elevation: 3,100 feet / 945 meters
Maximum Elevation: 3,800 feet / 1,158 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Mountain Views - Streams - Woods
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

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These two trails form a 2.5-mile, easy loop through the Mountain Lake Wilderness Area to the War Spur Overlook. The Overlook has outstanding views of the surrounding mountains and the valleys below.
This route takes you through rhododendron thickets, virgin hemlock and stands of eastern hardwoods. You even pass an occasional chestnut tree. A small stream crosses the trail several times. Wildflowers and fern gardens are scattered along the trail.

Trailhead Location:

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Latitude: 37.3937549262 degrees / 37° 23.625' / 37° 23' 37.52"
Longitude: -80.5068683624 degrees / -80° 30.412' / -80° 30' 24.73"
Location: Pembroke, Virginia, United States

Directions:

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From I-81 Exit 118B take Route 460 West to Route 700. Follow the signs to Mountain Lake Lodge. Continue past Mountain Lake for 3 miles (you will be on SR 613). The War Spur Trailhead is on your right.

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

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War Spur & Chestnut Trail Loop

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Created by Nick on 10/30/2007
Last edited on 03/31/2009

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