Distance: 23 miles
Climbing: 105 feet per mile
Description: This out-and-back route starts at the Rockfish River and travels through some fairly isolated sections of Nelson County. You get clear views of 3 different sides of the distinctive Helm Mountain with its cell tower and fire tower on the top.
Stores: None
Alerts: None
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Starting Point
Routes 617 (Rockfish River) & 623 (Stagebridge Rd)
Faber, VA 22938
GPS: 37.836147, -78.787970