Powell's Gap

Total Miles
4.1

Elevation

587.46 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

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Powell's Gap
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Trail Overview

This is a gravel FS road leading to prime trout water. It's a scenic short path off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Go to the end of the road and take a left onto Jennings Creek. The trout water parallels the road for a few miles. The water is stocked and there are 2 nearby campgrounds off Jennings Creek Road.

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Powell's Gap
Powell's Gap

Difficulty

The road is easy gravel maintained by the Forest Service.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Paul Zahorchak
Oct 16, 2024
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboard
A beautiful drive on Blue Ridge Parkway from Blue Ridge, VA outside Roanoke to the trail entrance along the parkway. I drive the length of the trail to Jennings Creek Rd and back. The trail was well maintained, dusty with some washboard spots. I was there midday on a Wednesday and it was fairly busy, passing 6 or so other vehicles along the way. Kind of tight in spots with many blind curves so go slowly. Local thru traffic was flying!
Rob F
Jul 21, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal

Access Description

This trail is directly off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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