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Hike White Rock Gap and Torry Ridge Loop in George Washington National Forest, Virginia - Stav is Lost

Hike White Rock Gap and Torry Ridge Loop George Washington National Forest, VA

Class 1 9.7 miles 1900 gain 4-6 hrs Loop
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Jun 24, 2018 — There are three places you can start this hike, but I chose the White Rock Gap Trailhead. From here, take the White Rock trail to Sherando Lake, a busy campground and lake that you can't go in, and locate the Blue Trail that leads you up to Torry Ridge. Follow this to the Slacks Trail, and leave the Slacks Trail when you get close to the road (there is an obvious social trail that goe soff to the right). From the road, locate the White Rock Falls Trail across the street and follow it back to the trailhead where you started, passing a couple of nice overlooks and a small waterfall.

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photo protector Starting from the White Rock Gap Trailhead.
Starting from the White Rock Gap Trailhead.
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photo protector Walking along North Fork Back Creek along the White Rock Gap Trail.
Walking along North Fork Back Creek along the White Rock Gap Trail.
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photo protector Upper Sherando Lake comes into view along the White Rock Gap Trail.
Upper Sherando Lake comes into view along the White Rock Gap Trail.
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Junction with some forest road.
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Entering the campground.
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Approaching Sherando Lake.
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Sherando Lake. Turn left.
photo protector Heading up the Blue Trail, which links you up to Torry Ridge. This is the steepest section of the day.
Heading up the Blue Trail, which links you up to Torry Ridge. This is the steepest section of the day.
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photo protector Overlook at Sherando Lake below.
Overlook at Sherando Lake below.
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Along Torry Ridge.
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Views along Torry Ridge.
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Along Slacks Trail.
photo protector Leave the Slacks Trail to get to the Slacks Trail parking area. Cross the street and find the White Rock Falls Trail.
Leave the Slacks Trail to get to the Slacks Trail parking area. Cross the street and find the White Rock Falls Trail.
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photo protector An overlook along the White Rock Falls Trail.
An overlook along the White Rock Falls Trail.
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photo protector White Rock Falls.
White Rock Falls.
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photo protector Briefly follow White Rock Creek.
Briefly follow White Rock Creek.
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photo protector Continuing along the White Rock Falls Trail through the woods.
Continuing along the White Rock Falls Trail through the woods.
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