Instead of returning on the blue blazed Dragon’s Tooth Trail stay straight on the more scenic A.T. reaching the intersection of the Dragon’s Tooth Trail in 0.7 miles. It is not the easiest climb, and if you don’t feel comfortable, don’t do it, be safe! There are plenty of good views without climbing the Tooth.įor your return trip take the blue blazed Dragon’s Tooth Spur Trail back to the intersection of the A.T. ![]() Be sure to circle behind the Tooth, as there is a crevice that makes it possible to climb onto the Tooth. Keep your eyes open on the left for a paths leading to overlooks prior to reaching Dragon’s Tooth. It is less than 0.3 miles to Dragon’s Tooth on an easy path. Imagine doing this part of the trail as an A.T. The trail becomes very rocky, climbing multiple series of rock steps, the trail seemingly clinging to the edge of the mountain at times, near the top at two different places you will use a series of u-shaped iron bar steps embedded in the rock due to the steepness of the trail, and a few overlooks to give you a breather prior to reaching the intersection of the blue blazed Dragon’s Tooth Spur Trail, bear left. Now the fun begins!! The next 0.7 miles is one of the toughest parts of the A.T. Bear to the right on the blue blazed Dragon’s Tooth Trail.įor the next 1.4 miles you will cross the creek/creek bed about 7-8 times on a steady but easy climb to the intersection of the white blazed Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Turn right onto the A.T., heading south towards the Dragon’s Tooth. You will use the Boy Scout Connector Trail on the return trip. Go about 0.25 miles, crossing two small bridges before arriving at the intersection of the yellow blazed Boy Scout Connector Trail. The blue blazed Dragon’s Tooth Trail begins at the kiosk. From the Dragon’s Tooth parking area head towards the information kiosk located at the rear of the parking area (Note: non-flush toilets are available). Please visit the Roanoke Appalachian Trail club page for full rules and regulations. There are unique rules regarding group size, and camping. ![]() ![]() Please follow the Leave-No-Trace hiking etiquette. Please Note: During the last several years the the Dragon’s Tooth area has seen a significant increase in hiker traffic. It's as popular a hike as its’ nearby neighbor, McAfee Knob, with one difference, sweat! McAfee Knob is a walk in the park compared to this tough short hike. It stands out on it’s own at the top of Cove Mountain. The Dragon’s Tooth is an aptly named rock monolith of Tuscarora quartzite straddling Craig and Roanoke Counties just west of Catawba, VA. Park off VA311 at the Dragon's Tooth parking area.
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