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Slings Gap - elev. 2860' (Milepost 133.0)

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Overlook Description

The name Slings Gap derives from a Mr. Schilling who lived in the area. Overtime the name was pronounced differently and eventually became Sling. Slings Gap is a passageway to the Blue Ridge plateau where fields of crops and pastures abound.
 

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Overlook description text adapted from selected works by Menasha Ridge Press.

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