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Andy Layne Trail

Basic Information:

Andy Layne Trail
Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 7.0 miles / 11.3 km
Elevation Gain: 1,700 feet / 518 meters
Minimum Elevation:
Maximum Elevation: 3,000 feet / 914 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Cliffs - Forest - Mountain Views - Streams - Wildlife
Difficulty: Strenuous
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Nearby Town: Troutville, Virginia, United States

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Andy Layne is an access trail located on 779 (Catawba Rd) that goes straight to the AT, right to Tinker Cliffs. It starts gently but there are several tough, steep stretches, through Scourged Earth Gap, to get you to the top.