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Apr 26, 2021 · Jan 24, 2016. this shelter is exquisite and the deck overlook to the tent pads and spring is charming. before you go straight into david lesser if you turn right you will climb this steep cliff and walk across a tiny spot another tiny cliff. if you go down the tiny cliff into a tiny valley that contains some of the most beautiful copper patina ...
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May 28, 2016 · The Dave Lesser Shelter is the last shelter on the Appalachian Trail before northbound hikers reach Harpers Ferry, or the first they encounter south of Harpers Ferry. Maintained by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, the shelter is a three-sided structure with a very large front deck. There is also a picnic pavilion with a fire pit and a privy.
- Keys Gap
- Appalachian Trail
- David Lesser Shelter
- Buzzard Rocks
- Wrap-Up Notes
Keys Gap is a wind gap between Loudoun County, Virginia and Jefferson County, West Virginia. It’s among the lowest crossings in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interestingly, Keys Gap (also, Keyes Gap) played a strategic role during the Civil War, serving as an alternate back route from Virginia to Harpers Ferry. Today, Keys Gap is a stop on the white-bl...
The ascent begins immediately. There’s not a lot to see, just a lot of woods. Sometimes though you just need to be in nature and this section fits the bill. At the 1.2-mile mark, after a fairly consistent climb, you will see a small primitive camp site with a stone fire ring on the left side of the hiking trail. In another mile, at the 2.2-mile mar...
Continue on and you will arrive at a trail sign and the blue-blazed spur trail to the David Lesser Memorial Shelter at the 3.1-mile mark. It’s a short walk to the shelter – just .1 miles. Really, it’s more like a complex. There’s a lean-to shelter, a picnic shelter and five tent pads with stone fire rings. There’s also a privy and a spring. The Dav...
From the David Lesser Shelter, re-trace your steps to the Appalachian Trail. Turn left to continue southbound to the Buzzard Rocks overlook. At the 4.1-mile mark, you’ll see a sign nailed to a tree for the Buzzard Rocks View. Turn right here to follow the blue-blazed spur trail. It’s a short walk to a rocky overlook with a big view that I think is ...
From the Keys Gap parking area, this hike took me under three hours, including time spent exploring the trail shelter and campground. If you like Appalachian Trail shelters too, check out the Whiskey Hollow Shelter or the Jim & Molly Denton Shelter. Hungry for more? Take a look at my favorite hikes near Leesburg and hikes near Bluemontto find a few...
- Moderate
- 7.8 miles
- 1,037 feet
- Out-and-Back
Next shelter NB: Ed Garvey shelter, 15.6 miles Next shelter SB: Sam Moore shelter, 14.1 miles Distance - 7.4 mi Time - 3:26 Total Ascent - 1155 ft Total Descent - 1081 ft Max Elevation - 1840 ft Min Elevation - 1176 ft I parked at Keys Gap (Rt 9) and walked south along the trail to the shelter.
Jun 9, 2021 · Hike from David Lesser Memorial Shelter to Harpers Ferry AT miles: 9.1 Ascent: 753’ Descent: 1888’ Weather: sunny and HOT High points: Crossing the Shenandoah River. Last night was full of talk with all kinds of other hikers, and after lots of cool conversation I fell asleep in the shelter staring at the stars. Just magical!
Jun 15, 2017 · By Tony Lombardi. June 15, 2017. No Comments. David Lesser Memorial Shelter. David Lesser Memorial Pavillon food prep area. Mile 1,014.4 Elevation 1,391 Miles Hiked 11.3. Another late, 9:00 AM, start to the day was on the schedule. I wasn’t going far and wasn’t concerned about the time. First up was four more miles of the “Roller Coaster.”.
Experience this 6.9-mile out-and-back trail near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but ...
