Along with this rare geological feature a portion of our hike was on the.
Devils marbleyard hike.
From there it s just a free for all of fun.
This is a very fun unique day hike.
Hike devil s marbleyard.
If you re looking for a hike that s unique a challenge and something that won t take up too much of your day then this hike might be your next adventure.
The marbleyard is a unique geological feature that can best be described as a huge rock field with boulders ranging from the size of coffee tables to those of large vans.
The first passes the devil s marbleyard a hillside of boulders with some as large as a truck and continues down the gunter ridge trail.
Devil s marbleyard which has been at the top of my wilderness trek list since i first bought a pair of hiking boots in 2016.
Located in jefferson national forest the hike gets its name from monstrous white boulders that cover the mountain s side.
Only a short 1 mile hike to the start of the marbleyard.
The trail started out at a fairly gentle grade but got steeper and steeper as we approached the marbleyard.
We climbed around some on the rocks but honestly i was a little scared about starting a rock slide.
The devil s marbleyard is a 3 mile hike located in the james river face wilderness area as part of the belfast trail.
The view from devil s marbleyard is pretty spectacular.
The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from march until october.
Devil s marbleyard is a great hike.
There are two versions of this hike.
Hikers have to pass the remains of an old boy scout camp and trace belfast creek and climb uphill before eventually getting the devil s marbleyard.
Dogs are also able to use this trail.
You can also connect with the appalachian trail from the marbleyard.
The belfast trail passes through the remains of an old.
About 3 years ago.
The second version adds a 3 0 mile out and back hike along the appalachian trail which reaches one of the most spectacular 360 panoramas in virginia.
The belfast trail passes through the remains of an old boy scout camp and follows belfast creek gradually.
The devil s marbleyard is a great day hike around 3 miles round trip on the belfast trail.
Pick your route and start climbing.
It is located in virginia s jefferson national forest and such a beauty to behold.
The devil s marbleyard is a 3 mile hike located in the james river face wilderness area as part of the belfast trail.
Devil s marbleyard via belfast trail is a 4 5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near natural bridge station virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.
Once at the top there is somewhat of a gorge that is a lot of fun to explore.