Section 56 of the AT runs 7 miles from the Parkers Gap Road parking area to Petites Gap. Along the way it passes Apple Orchard Mountain and Thunder Hill Shelter.<br />
Recommended parking location: "USFS 35 (Petites Gap)" lat=37.5594861311, lon=-79.4585577363
In Virginia
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