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Deep Gap Spring Trail

The Deep Gap Spring Trail in Jefferson National Forest is a small 0.3 mile out-and-back hike that leads down to a small pool where a creek ends, called Deep Gap.

This is a good trail to refill water if you're backpacking or hiking with a water filter, but not much else.

You can access this trail from the AT to Mt Rogers Trail and the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail.
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  • Short 0.3-mile out-and-back trail in Jefferson National Forest near Whitetop, VA.
  • Leads to Deep Gap, a small pool at the end of a creek.
  • Primarily useful as a water source (with filter) for backpackers/hikers due to its proximity to the AT to Mt Rogers Trail and the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
8'
Rating
0.0
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September 06, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

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Total Change
81'
Ascent
8'
Descent
8'

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  1. Parking

    36.645345, -81.583329
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  2. Main Trailhead

    36.658424, -81.557097
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For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

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Blaze Color

Blue

Availability

Summer

Surface type

Dirt

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September 03, 2017
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