Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail - Hiking trail near Salem, Virginia, United States - Description
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| Name | Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail | |
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| Summary | The nearly two-mile path follows the route of an abandoned railroad, donated by Norfolk and Southern | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 3.4 miles / 5.5 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Historic Site | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ | |
| Nearby Town | Salem, Virginia, United States | |
| Link | http://www.greenways.org/hangrock.htm | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
The Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail opened in 1999. The Hanging Rock Battlefield and Railway Preservation Foundation has spearheaded efforts to preserve this historic route and finance the rail-to-trail conversion.
The nearly two-mile path follows the route of an abandoned railroad, donated by Norfolk and Southern. The trail stretches from a trailhead on Kessler Mill Road in Salem to the Hanging Rock area, where in 1864, Confederate forces caught and defeated the rearguard of a retreating Federal force.
From Rt 419 go west on East Main Street in Salem, VA. At the first light turn right onto Kessler Mill Road. Go half a mile to the parking lot on the left.
| Latitude | 37.3021869791 degrees / 37° 18.131' / 37° 18' 7.87" |
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| Longitude | -80.031709671 degrees / -80° 1.903' / -80° 1' 54.15" |
| Name | The Roanoke Outdoor And Social Club | |
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| Link | http://adventurers.meetup.com/106/ |
| Created by Nick on 11/02/2007 |
| Last edited by Nick on 01/17/2008 |
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