SECTION 12

0.5 Miles

BRP at Three Ridges Overlook to Reeds Gap

Three Ridges Overlook

The sign at Three Ridges Overlook. (Photo: Christina W.)

Meadow at Reeds Gap

The view looking north from Reed's Gap across the meadow to where the AT goes into the woods. (Photo: Christina W.)

Trail sign & AT blaze along meadow at Reed's Gap (Photo: Lori A.)

Wildlife, flowers, etc.:

Soapwort (Saponaria officialis). Common name comes from the fact that the crushed stems form a soap-like lather in water - it was used in cleaning fine fabrics.

(Photo: Christina W.)

 Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)

(Photo: Christina W.)

Tomato Hornworm caterpillar (Manduca quinquemaculata)

(Photo: Christina W.)