Jarman Gap

Jarman Gap stands at 2,172 feet elevation between Albemarle and Augusta counties, connecting the eastern and western regions of Virginia through State Route 611.

Originally named Woods' Gap after Michael Woods who settled in 1734, the pass received its current name when Thomas Jarman acquired the property around 1800.

The gap evolved from a Native American and buffalo path into a crucial mountain crossing point that shaped early settlement patterns in the Blue Ridge region.

The 12.5-kilometer loop trail offers hiking, horseback riding, and trail running opportunities with an elevation gain of 380 meters through forested terrain.

Confederate General Thomas Jackson moved his troops through this mountain pass during the 1862 military operations of the American Civil War.

Location: Albemarle County

Location: Augusta County

GPS coordinates: 38.09780,-78.78080

Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:16