Sleeps 20, privy. Water source is a stream just in front of the shelter.
The 20th most prominent peak in Appalachia. Apple Orchard Mountain is recognizable for miles due to the distinctive FAA radar on top.
West 6.1 miles to Glasgow, Va 24555. Post office open M-F 8-11:30, 12:30-4:30, Sa 8:30-10:30(540) 258-2852. Hiker's Shelter sleeps 6, electricity, shower, drinking water, fire pit. Glasgow Grocery Express (540) 258-1818, open 6-11:30. Petroβs Stop&Go, Dollar General, coin laundry, physician. Ken Wallace shuttles between Black Horse Gap and Tye River (434) 609-2704.
Footbridge over creek. AT nobo begins following Brown Mountain Creek.
Sleeps 6, tenting, privy. Water source is a spring uphill from the shelter, or Brown Mountain Creek.
East 0.6 miles to Cow Camp Gap Shelter, sleeps 8, water source is Little Cove Creek crossed en route to shelter, or a spring that can be reached by turning right before crossing Little Cove Creek and following the Old Hotel Trail for 20'.
Cross Blue Ridge Parkway near Three Ridges Overlook.