Olinger Gap - VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 36° 50.335 W 082° 51.672
17S E 334040 N 4078619
Olinger Gap allowed passage through Stone Mountain.
Waymark Code: WMFXGT
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member CM-14
Views: 4

No signs found at actual gap which is shown on topological map (see gallery) - Big Stone Gap quad. The gap allows passage through Stone Mountain. These days it is used as intersection of Olinger Gap and Stone Mountain trails. The former is an unmaintained fire service road, while the latter is a long ridgeline trail.
Elevation (Official or GPSR reading): 2638

Mountain Range: Stone

Access:
Foot trail. Start at Lake Keokee Recreation Area. Take Lake Keokee Loop Trail on east shore south until intersects with Olinger Gap Trail heading east. Roughly 2 mile hike requiring 1.5 hours one way.


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