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Alligator Back - elev. 3385' (Milepost 242.0)

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Overlook Description

From the overlook you can see the elongated outcrop of rocks that has the resemblance of an alligator. This overlook offers a look as the mountains slope down to the rolling valley. The overlook has a map of the Doughton Park Trail System where the trails vary in lengths and difficulties.
 

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Max Meadows, VA  24382
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Marion, VA  24354
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Best Western Marion
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Best Western Eldreth Inn
Highways Us 221 And Nc 88
Jefferson, NC  28640 0012
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Econo Lodge Wytheville
1160 E Main St
Wytheville, VA  24382
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Knights Inn Galax
312 W Stuart Drive
Galax, VA  24333
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Overlook description text adapted from selected works by Menasha Ridge Press.

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