Red Bull and his pals have hiked to the Johns Hollow Shelter in Glascow, Virginia. It is mile 786 on the A.T., at an elevation of 1.021 feet. They hiked 20-22 miles today.
They crossed the James River on the longest foot bridge on the Appalachian Trail. Red Bull has fond memories of youth canoe trips on the James River with friends.
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| photos from vatrailguide.com James River Foot Bridge |
An excerpt from traillink.com:
The James River Foot Bridge carries the Appalachian Trail over the James River in Snowden, Virginia, approximately 20 miles northwest of Lynchburg. The bridge was built on the piers of a demolished CSX bridge that had been replaced with a longer trestle just east of the original bridge, providing a straighter course for freight traffic. Trains pass by frequently against the scenic backdrop of rolling hills and refreshing water below.
When opened in 2000, the James River Foot Bridge eliminated a dangerous crossing of the James River that mixed hikers with vehicular traffic on US 501. A curious note: While this is indeed a footbridge, its name actually refers to Bill Foot, an Appalachian Trail enthusiast who spearheaded the conversion of the bridge into its present use.
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