War Spur & Chestnut Trail Loop - Hiking trail near Pembroke, Virginia, United States - Description
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| Name | War Spur & Chestnut Trail Loop | |
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| Summary | Easy hike to a nice view | |
| 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 | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ | |
| Nearby Town | Pembroke, Virginia, United States | |
| Link | http://www.roanoke.com/outdoors/hiking/wb/xp-44334 | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
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.
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.
| Latitude | 37.3937549262 degrees / 37° 23.625' / 37° 23' 37.52" |
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| Longitude | -80.5068683624 degrees / -80° 30.412' / -80° 30' 24.73" |
| Name | The Roanoke Outdoor And Social Club | |
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| Link | http://adventurers.meetup.com/106/ |
| Created by Nick on 10/30/2007 |
| Last edited on 03/31/2009 |
- Comments
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