Price Mountain Trail - Hiking trail near Fincastle, Virginia, United States - Description
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| Name | Price Mountain Trail | |
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| Summary | Price Mountain and upper portion of Sulphur Ridge provide good views of surrounding area, including Patterson, Bald, Richpatch and Potts Mountains | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 5.5 miles / 8.9 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 1,300 feet / 396 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 1,400 feet / 427 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 2,700 feet / 823 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Wildlife - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Strenuous | |
| Rating | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ | |
| Nearby Town | Fincastle, Virginia, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/easterndivide/maps/price_mtn_trail.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Price Mountain and upper portion of Sulphur Ridge provide good views of surrounding area, including Patterson, Bald, Richpatch and Potts Mountains. Mixed forest, easy creek crossings, generally well-graded trail. There are no facilities on this loop.
Ample parking off SR 606 just east of trailhead. To hike trail counter-clockwise, ascend steeply on Price Mountain. To hike clockwise, descent on connector trail to Sulphur Ridge Trail. However, trail is unmarked and and has several forks, so get a map before going, otherwise you'll spend all day backtracking.
From I81, take Exit 150 to SR 220 North to Fincastle. Turn left on SR 606 and go 6.8 miles to Craig County Line and Trailhead. From New Castle, take SR 615 to SR 606 to County line.
| Latitude | 37.5434544314 degrees / 37° 32.607' / 37° 32' 36.44" |
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| Longitude | -79.9689245224 degrees / -79° 58.135' / -79° 58' 8.13" |
| 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 on 05/27/2012 |
- Comments
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