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Angel's Rest

Basic Information:

Angel's Rest
Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 4.6 miles / 7.4 km
Elevation Gain: 1,550 feet / 472 meters
Minimum Elevation: 2,000 feet / 610 meters
Maximum Elevation: 3,550 feet / 1,082 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Mountain Views
Difficulty: Strenuous
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Nearby Town: Pearisburg, Virginia, United States

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The Appalachian Trail ascends the northern end of Pearis Mountain. At the top, the Angels Rest Trail (a blue-blazed trail) leads 50 yards to view rock, with views of the New River Valley, Pearisburg, and Peters Mountain on the left; Butt Mountain at the center right; and Bald Knob at the extreme right. The trail passes through many thickets of rhododendron and azalea on top of the mountain. Follow the trail around the edge of Pearis Mountain to a rock ledge overlooking Wilburn Valley and the mountains to the east.

Trail Information

* Difficulty: Steep
* Location: Giles County