Appalachian Trail: Damascus to Saunders Shelter
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Mount Rogers NRA, VA
Distance
8 mi
Elevation
1,500 ft
Est. Time
~5h
Out & Back
Moderate
Features
ShadeWater sourceCampingParkingRestroomsDog Friendly
About
An 8.0-mile out-and-back from the Trail Town of Damascus following the AT alongside Beaverdam Creek and up Iron Mountain to Saunders Shelter. Gradual climb, well-graded tread, and the start of the Virginia AT for northbound thru-hikers.
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