Appalachian Trail Bridge, James River, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member garmin_geek
N 37° 35.747 W 079° 23.444
17S E 642066 N 4162185
Appalachian Trail (AT) bridge crossing the James River near Snowden, VA. U.S. 501
Waymark Code: WM5MK2
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The James River Foot Bridge is the longest pedestrian-only bridge on the Appalachian Trail, according to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The new bridge dropped about 2 miles off the crossing. Before hikers had to cross the James using the US 501 auto bridge.
Trail Name: Appalachian Trail

Approximate Length of Bridge: 700

Obstacle: James River

Trail Type: Earthen/Packed Dirt
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