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Angel's Rest

Short hike to an overlook on the Appalachian Trail

Basic Information:

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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: Intermediate
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Description:

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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
* Length: 1.5 Miles One Way
* Elevation: 2000-3550 Feet
* Location: Giles County

Trailhead Location:

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Latitude: 37.3292169369 degrees / 37° 19' 45.18"
Longitude: -80.7507991791 degrees / -81° 14' 57.12"
Location: Pearisburg, Virginia, United States

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From Blacksburg, follow VA 460 west to VA 100 at Pearisburg. Turn right onto Johnston Avenue (Beside the Dairy Queen). Take the next right onto VA 634 (Morris Avenue) and follow approximately 1/2 mile to where the Appalachian Trail crosses VA 634. There is limited roadside parking.

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Editing Information:

Created By: Nick
Created On: Fri Nov 02 21:02:58 -0500 2007
Last Edited By: Nick
Last Edited On: Sun Jun 08 18:01:16 -0500 2008