Montebello Fish Hatchery to Long Mountain (Rt. 60)
16.3 miles, moderate terrain
52 miles from Roanoke, $7.50 carpool fee
The hike is located in Nelson and Amherst
County, where the AT averages 3,640 feet in elevation between Fish Hatchery
Road and Salt Log Gap and then traverses Tar Jacket Ridge, Cold Mountain and
Bald Knob with sweeping views from both Tar Jacket Ridge and Cold Mountain
enroute to Long Mountain Wayside. There will be about a 45 minute car shuttle
between the two points.