Hike White Rock Gap and Torry Ridge Loop George Washington National Forest, VA

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There are three places you can start this hike, but I chose the White Rock Gap Trailhead. From here, take the White Rock trail to Sherando Lake, a busy campground and lake that you can't go in, and locate the Blue Trail that leads you up to Torry Ridge. Follow this to the Slacks Trail, and leave the Slacks Trail when you get close to the road (there is an obvious social trail that goe soff to the right). From the road, locate the White Rock Falls Trail across the street and follow it back to the trailhead where you started, passing a couple of nice overlooks and a small waterfall.

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Starting from the White Rock Gap Trailhead.

Walking along North Fork Back Creek along the White Rock Gap Trail.

Upper Sherando Lake comes into view along the White Rock Gap Trail.

Junction with some forest road.

Entering the campground.

Approaching Sherando Lake.

Sherando Lake. Turn left.

Heading up the Blue Trail, which links you up to Torry Ridge. This is the steepest section of the day.

Overlook at Sherando Lake below.

Along Torry Ridge.

Views along Torry Ridge.

Along Slacks Trail.

Leave the Slacks Trail to get to the Slacks Trail parking area. Cross the street and find the White Rock Falls Trail.

An overlook along the White Rock Falls Trail.

White Rock Falls.

Briefly follow White Rock Creek.

Continuing along the White Rock Falls Trail through the woods.

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