The Chester Gap to Harpers Ferry segment of the Appalachian Trail is a long one, measuring over 54 miles in length, but it’s a beautiful one that follows the ridges and spines of the Blue Ridge Mountains with great views of the valleys below. Many shorter hikes can be done from this longer stretch, like Chester Gap to Linden, which is about 8 miles and allows hikers to see all the beauty of the AT without a multi-day excursion or a need for backpacking gear. The mountains here along this stretch of the trail are quiet and peaceful, with abundant wildlife and some diverse nature.

Front Royal, Virginia

Bearfence Blackrock Summit Chester Gap to Harpers Ferry Cole Mountain Crabtree Falls Damascus to Marion Dark Hollow Falls and Rose River Falls Dragon's Tooth False Cape State Park Great Falls Park House Mountain Humpback Rocks Lewis Springs Falls Limberlost Mary's Rock McAfee Knob Mount Rogers Old Rag Overall Run Falls and Twin Falls Peaks of Otter Roanoke to Rockfish Sharp Top Trail Spy Rock Stony Man Trail White Rock Falls

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