Route: The Channels

A SWVA Classic. 3000 feet of climbing in about 11 miles roundtrip with a fire tower at the top (and some amazing rock formation).

Historically the TT route starts at the edge of the trailhead parking ~50 feet in from the main road, so that is what has been submitted here. Both ascent time and roundtrip times are classic test pieces for the SWVA ultra scene. The lower half of the route is a steep old logging road that transitions to double and single track for the top section.

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/thechannels