Compton Gap to Compton Peak - Hiking trail near Amherst, Virginia, United States - Description
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From the Punchbowl Overlook cross the Blue Ridge Parkway and pick up the white blazed Appalachian Trail (South Bound). After a steep climb for .5 miles, you will reach the Punchbowl Shelter. Continue following the white blazed AT climbing to the summit of Bluff Mountain in another 1.5 miles. From the summit, there are views to the West and East.
Go to the Punchbowl Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Mile Post 51.7
| Latitude | 37.6740653604 degrees / 37° 40.444' / 37° 40' 26.64" |
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| Longitude | -79.3344769622 degrees / -79° 20.069' / -79° 20' 4.12" |
| Created by Nick on 07/06/2011 |
| Last edited on 05/04/2013 |
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