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This meandering route leads runners closer to Bottom Creek, where its kettles and rapids can be admired up close.


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Map Key

1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

84%

Runnable

2,652' 808 m

High

2,404' 733 m

Low

249' 76 m

Up

306' 93 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Description

This route is one of the more adventurous trails at the Bottom Creek Gorge. You'll be following close to the water for much of the route, and hearing the power of this tributary to the Roanoke River is a great addition to your run.

The trail begins off of the Entrance Road, and is the first trail intersection you'll come to. You'll begin on mostly flat terrain before a steep drop to the water's edge. Use caution in this portion, especially after a rain. From there, the route meanders gently uphill, eventually coming to an end near the Johnston Trail and the viewpoint of the Falls Overlook.

Like the other trails in the area, there is plenty of shade provided by old growth hardwoods, and wildflowers in the spring are an added bonus.

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Shared By:

Mikhaila Redovian

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#33,469

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Bottom Creek can be seen and heard babbling past the trail.
Apr 13, 2017 near Shawsville, VA

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