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NOTE: Route from I-81 north not indicated on the map (because it's a backwoods route), but it is quite a bit faster. Please see detail below for instructions.
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From north of Roanoke/Salem headed south on I-81: This is a backwoods route, but it saves about a half-hour, so bear with it. Take exit 156 (Troutville) to route 640 headed toward 220 (northwesterly). Take 220 north towards Fincastle. At Bill’s Seafood Restaurant, take a left on 606 in Fincastle. 606 turns right less than a half-mile in, so watch it. Follow 606 for about 14 miles until it butt ends at route 615. Take a left, go less than 2 miles. Upon reaching 611, go right for 5 miles until you reach 617. off I-81 just as if you’re headed to Dragon’s Back. Go right, taking 617 towards the Pines Campground. Staging is in the Pines Campground.
From White Sulfur Springs West Virginia, 311 south: After cresting and descending Potts Mountain (you can’t miss it), headed towards New Castle, look for route 611 to the left. Follow 611 until you reach 617. Take 617 towards the Pines Campground. Staging is in the Pines Campground