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The community is mostly a bedroom community with subdivisions known as High Knob, Apple Mountain Lake, and Blue Mountain. It has two gas stations, three stores, and a restaurant, as well as its own post office with zip code 22642 It is home to the Saint Dominics Monastery, Appalachian Trail access points, along with the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area.
A primary Applachian Trail Access in on Tuckers lane off of Route 55 the John Marshall Highway. Turn onto Tuckers Lane from John Marshall Highway and go under I-66 to the parking area on your right.
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