A Challenging 250 Mile Route Through
The Heart of the Ridge and Valley Appalachians
Section 14: Gainesboro
Siler, VA to Gore, VA, 11.1 miles.
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PATC Map L, Guide to the South Half of the Tuscarora Trail
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Max Elevation: 990 ft. Min Elevation: 600 ft.
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Highlights:
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Access: The trail can be accessed from both the southern and northern termini of section 14:
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Siler, VA. Va Route 600 and 690 (39.351, -78.240)
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US Route 50, limited shoulder parking (39.268, -78.314).
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Additional Road Access:
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Va Route 698, Basore Ridge Shelter access (39.323, -78.258).
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Advisory: Note, the Basore's Ridge portion of Section 14 is currently closed. The trail has been rerouted onto Va 689, Adams Rd.
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Camping: Basore Ridge Shelter (39.324, -78.255)
Section 15: Devils Backbone
Gore, VA to West Virginia State Line, 10.4 miles
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PATC Map L, Guide to the South Half of the Tuscarora Trail
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Max Elevation: 2515 ft. Min Elevation: 670 ft.
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Highlights: Pinnacle overlook, Laurel Run Falls
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Access: The trail can be accessed from the northern terminus of section 15:
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US Route 50, limited shoulder parking (39.268, -78.314).
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No direct access to southern terminus, but can be accessed from the Lucas Woods side trail with road access at WV 23/2 (39.183,-78.432)
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Additional trail connections in section 15: Gore Connector Trail, Biby Wilderness Trail, Laurel Run Trail, Fry Path, Lucas Woods Trail.
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Advisory: Section Updates
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Camping: Barclays Run Shelter (39.253, -78.319), Pinnacle Shelter (39.193, -78.3815), Pinnacle Camp (39.193,-78.385), Lucas Woods Hiker Camp (39.177, -78.409).
Section 16: Capon Springs
West Virginia State Line to Dry Gap, 7.8 miles.
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PATC Map L, Guide to the South Half of the Tuscarora Trail
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Max Elevation: 2850 ft. Min Elevation: 2105 ft
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Highlights: Eagle Rock overlook
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Access: The trail can be accessed from the southern terminus of section 16:
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Capon Springs Road, Route 609 (39.110,-78.478).
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No direct access to northern terminus, but can be accessed from the Lucas Woods side trail with road access at WV 23/2 (39.183,-78.432).
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Advisory: Trail follows easements on private property, stay on trail at all times, no camping.
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Links: Capon Springs Resort
