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Narrow Gauge Trailhead after descending from the campground.
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Looking down on Manns Creek Falls.
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After Manns Creek Falls, Manns Gorge Creek drops quickly compared to the gradual descent of Narrow Gauge Trail. Cascades are abundant.
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Along Narrow Gauge Trail.
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A steep side creek the washed away the old rail bed. The short diversion around it can be steep and narrow.
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The swinging bridge across Glade Creek.
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Looking down Glade Creek from the swinging bridge as it plunges into a steep trail-less section of the gorge.
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Lush greens are a product of the steep sides of the gorge-filtered sunlight and trapped moisture.
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Old Sewell Road Trail turns into the narrow, paved, lightly trafficked access road for the Glade Creek Cabins.
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One of the original 13 cabins the Civilian Conservation Corps built along Glade Creek. The sound of the creek is ever-present. They are available for rent.
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The Glade Creek Grist Mill. This is the only location where the hike is crowded.
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The park headquarters and gift shop. There is parking here and this can be an alternative start for this loop hike.
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The start of Skyline Trail near cabin 5.
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The short, steep 0.2-mile section of Skyline Trail. This is the hardest section of the hike.
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View of Glade Creek Gorge from one of several view points along Skyline Trail.
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Along the top of Skyline Trail.
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View of Glade Creek Gorge down to the New River.
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Along the top of Skyline Trail.
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Along the top of Skyline Trail.
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As you approach the Manns Creek Picnic Area, you will see one of the Civilian Conservation Corps-built picnic pavilions.
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The open, fern-covered forest along Twin Hollow Mountain Bike Trail.