The Trail Boss Trail
Posted by Chris | Filed under Southwest Virginia
Description: The Trail Boss Trail and a section of the Appalachian Trail combine to form a loop. A short road walk on Rt 615 will return hikers to their starting point. Vegetation on the trail varies. A portion of the trail includes a bridge crossing and a walk along a free flowing boulder strewn stream. The trail continues through the hardwood vegetation of Brushy Mountain’s upper dry ridges. The A. T. section of the trail is blazed in white and the Trail Boss section is blazed in blue.
Total Distance: 3 miles
Location/Directions:
From I-77 in Bland: Take Rt. 52 west for 3.25 miles to Rt. 615. Take Rt. 615 north for 2.75 miles to parking lot on left (near road bridge). Trail is on the east side of Rt. 615 a short distance from parking lot. Total travel distance: 6 miles
Difficulty:
Moderate
Elevation:
2400 to 3100 feet
