GET Guidebook 7b

Edition 8/12/2018

Section 7b
BACK CREEK VALLEY
VA 600 and VA 39
7.9 miles, all road walk

Parking

  1. North end of section: From I-64 in Virginia Exit 16, take US 220 north 26 miles to VA 39 in Warm Springs, turn left (west) and go 13.0 miles to VA 600 (Back Creek Road), turn right and go 3.3 miles to Bogan Run Trail parking, on right. 
  2. South end of section: From I-64 in Virginia Exit 16, take US 220 north 26 miles to VA 39 in Warm Springs, turn left (west) and go 11.2 miles to VA 600 (Bolar Draft Road), turn left and go 2.8 miles, to High Knob Tower Road on right; parking on shoulder, especially on east side of VA 600.

Shuttle

North to south: Go back north on VA 600 to VA 39, turn left and go 1.8 miles to VA 600 (Back Creek Road), and turn right and go 3.3 miles (same as GET).
South to north: Go back south on VA 600 3.3 miles to VA 39, turn left, go 1.8 miles to VA 600 (Bolar Draft Road) to right, turn and go 2.8 miles (same as GET). 

 

Maps

  USGS 7.5' Quadrangles:  Mountain Grove, VA/WV; Warm Springs, VA; Sunrise, VA/WV
  National Geographic Map 791 - Staunton Shenandoah Mtn (does not show High Top Tower Road)

 

Trail Condition Report

GET Guidebook Contents

Guide to Section 7a (north)

Guide to Section 7c (south)