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Appalachian Viewpoint–Wilson Gap, 3 saddles

3.1 mi · ▲ 281 ft · 1 hr 10 min

Appalachian Viewpoint–Wilson Gap, 3 saddles is a 3.1-mile out-and-back near Sunny Ridge, VA. The route passes Wilson Gap before reaching Appalachian Viewpoint at the turnaround, 1.5 miles in. It climbs 281 ft and is mostly dirt. It scores 61/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,398 – 1,680 ft3.2 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 39.17173, -77.80585
Nearest town Sunny Ridge, VA
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Appalachian Viewpoint–Wilson Gap, 3 saddles

3.1 mi · ▲ 281 ft · 1 hr 10 min

Elevation 1,397–1,680 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 39.17173, -77.80585

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:58 AM · sunset 7:13 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 50 ftPass Wilson Gap.
  3. 0.1 miTurn right onto Appalachian Trail, heading NE.
  4. 1.1 miTurn right onto Blackburn Trail, heading N.
  5. 50 ftTurn left onto Appalachian Trail, heading N.
  6. 0.3 miTurn left, heading N.
  7. 150 ftReach Appalachian Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  8. 0.3 miTurn right onto Blackburn Trail, heading S.
  9. 50 ftTurn left onto Appalachian Trail, heading S.
  10. 1.1 miTurn left, heading SW.
  11. 0.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/appalachian-viewpoint-wilson-gap-out-back-3-saddles-5-km

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 6:58 AMSunset 7:13 PM

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