Compton Gap Peaks
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Lookout/Views
Dogs (leashed)
This shorter section of the Compton Peak East/West trail only goes about 0.6 miles in before we turned back, but this is a 2.4 mile out-and-back trail with a viewpoint and columnar rock features which we didn't get to. Follow the Appalachian Trail (white blazes). to the 'T' intersection. Refer to the attached map picture for more details.
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Hazards
Ticks - Lyme Disease
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Surface Type
DirtSeason
SpringBlaze Color
White
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394
'
Total Change
421
'
Ascent
343
'
Descent
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Note: Waypoints always include the parking location and trailhead. Campsites, waterfalls, and other points of interest are included in the GPX only if shown on the map.
2 Trip Reports
1.2
miles
Trail added
April 29, 2017
Updated on
November 27, 2017
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