Guest River Gorge - Coeburn, VA
Posted by: 
vhasler
N 36° 55.418 W 082° 27.082
17S E 370730 N 4087384
Just under six mile gentle descent along the rushing waters of the Guest River Gorge.
Waymark Code: WMDF8Q
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2012
Views: 4
The former Guest River Railroad section has been converted into an excellent hiking/biking path along the rushing Guest River.
In-and-out trail of 5.8 miles length. Passes through a 1922 tunnel and across a couple of wood trestles as it descends at a gentle grade along the rushing Guest River.
Reached from Highway VA-72 about 3 miles south of Coeburn. Turn at the “Guest River Trail/Jefferson National Forest” sign, and drive 1.4 miles to parking lot at the trailhead.
Country: United States
State/Province/etc.: Virginia
Trail Start (town): Coeburn
Trail Finish (town): Coeburn
Trail Length: 6
Trail Surface: Gravel/Stone
Pack Animals Allowed: no
Fees: no
Rail-to-Trail Sign:
Guest River Gorge - Jefferson National Forest
Internet Link(s):
Forest Service: http://199.134.74.14/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110808&ttype=recarea&recid=73727&actid=50&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110160000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003714&pname=George+Washington+%26+Jefferson+National+Forest+-+Guest+River+Gorge+Trail
Nice write-up: http://www.ddcinc.org/RBeavers/Guest%20River%20Gorge.htm
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