The Great Channels via Brumley Mountain Trail in Channels Natural Area Preserve, VA

Hike The Great Channels via Brumley Mountain Trail Channels Natural Area Preserve, VA

Class 1 5.9 miles 1200 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back Jul 28, 2016
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From the parking area, reachable by any vehicle, I followed the Brumley Mountain Trail, which is just a gravel road. The trail led a few miles up to the summit of Middle Knob through the forest without much to comment on. From the summit of Midde Knob and its lookout tower, The Great Channels of Virginia are a short downhill jaunt to the west, where the sandstone formations are impressive and fun to explore. The chasms that comprise the Channels are a really cool feature, and the moss-covered rock gave this unique spot a fairytale-like feel.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Middle Knob
4208 ft
648 rise

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Starting along the dirt road from the trailhead, the Brumley Mountain Trail.
Starting along the dirt road from the trailhead, the Brumley Mountain Trail.
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The Brumley Mountain Trail isn't very eventful.
The Brumley Mountain Trail isn't very eventful.
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The scenery is forested and pretty along the Brumley Mountain Trail, but is basically just a dirt road.
The scenery is forested and pretty along the Brumley Mountain Trail, but is basically just a dirt road.
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The Brumley Mountain Trail narrows a bit farther up before the base of Middle Knob.
The Brumley Mountain Trail narrows a bit farther up before the base of Middle Knob.
Middle Knob summit ahead.
Middle Knob summit ahead.
Middle Knob.
Middle Knob.
Continuing west to get to The Channels.
Continuing west to get to The Channels.
Chasms of the sandstone Channels.
Chasms of the sandstone Channels.
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A took a selfie in the Channels. Sue me.
A took a selfie in the Channels. Sue me.
Gorgeous green mosses in the maze of the Great Channels of Virginia.
Gorgeous green mosses in the maze of the Great Channels of Virginia.
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More really incredible chasms.
More really incredible chasms.
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