Wigwam Falls on Yankee Horse Ridge_b_02

by Greg Reed

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Wigwam Falls on Yankee Horse Ridge_b_02

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Greg Reed

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Wigwam Falls on Yankee Horse Ridge


34.4 mile post Wigwam Falls


Found at Yankee Horse Ridge Parking Area.

Narrow Gauge Railroad Exhibit

Back in the early 1900s, much of the land along the Blue Ridge Parkway was being logged. To get the logs out of the mountains, the lumber companies built narrow gauge railroads. What you see at this stop is a reconstruction of a short section of tracks, though a 50-mile long railroad did follow this exact path. A set of stone stairs located on either side of the parking lot allows you to take a short walk along the tracks and come out on the other side of the lot.

Source: https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/north-carolina-national-parks/blue-ridge-parkway-park-at-a-glance/blue-ridge-parkway-historic-sites/blue-ridge-parkway-yankee-horse-ridge-parking-area-mp-34-4/


Wigwam Falls is a 0.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Vesuvius, Virginia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips.

Source:https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/wigwam-falls

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March 28th, 2022

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