Scales is a campground and the junction of five different trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Though referred to as a campground, it's not that official; it’s a fenced-off field with no officially marked campsites that the Forest Service allows you to camp in. Once you leave Fairwood Road, you come to Pine Mountain Road. It's a gravel ride but also a road, so it's wide enough and well maintained enough for cars.

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1. Troutdale to Junction of Five Trails at Scales

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Cycle a difficult 14.2-mile route from Troutdale to the Junction of Five Trails at Scales, gaining 1651 feet in scenic Mount Rogers National

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Location: Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Grayson County, Virginia, United States

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