Angels rest hike va9/26/2023 ![]() At 2.5 miles on the left is the rocky viewpoint of the Wilburn Valley. On the left at 2.2 miles is a short unmarked spur trail leading to a rocky outcrop with a partial view of the valley below.Ĭontinue southbound on the AT as the best view is yet to come. The trail levels out and the hiking is easy as you traverse the ridge top leading towards Pearis Mountain. Return on the spur trail and bear right on the AT continuing southbound. The New River and the town of Pearisburg lie below to the northwest. Follow the blue-blazed spur trail for a few hundred yards to the Angel’s Rest overlook. A sign post on the right marks a short spur trail to View Rock. Several giant boulders signal you have arrived at the summit at 1.8 miles. Normally the rhododendrons are blooming in mid to late June. We were surprised to see a few late blooms in mid-July. At 1.7 miles the AT passes through a large rhododendron thicket. Several large boulders dot the trail as you climb through a hardwood forest. Steps and switchbacks help with the ascent. The climb is steady and steep in sections. Walk back to the AT trail crossing and climb the steps on the right to hike southbound on the white-blazed Appalachian Trail. The parking area on route 793 is about 100 yards after the AT crossing on the left side of the road. Search for “Angel’s Rest Trailhead” on Google maps. The hardest part of this hike can be finding the trailhead parking area. Beer Pairings: Long Way Brewery-Dog Days porter & Forecast: Downpour IPA.A small parking area (5-6 cars) is on the left about 100 yards after the AT crossing. From Blacksburg take US 460 west to route 100 south, right on Johnston Ave., first right on route 793, AT crossing is in. Trailhead Parking: AT Trailhead, Cross Avenue, route 793 Pearisburg VA.Difficulty Level: Moderate/strenuous (rocky surface, elevation gain).Highlights: Appalachian Trail, 2 great views.
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