Big Walker Mountain

Big Walker Mountain is a mountain ridge in the Appalachian Mountains. Walker's Creek flows along the northern foot of the mountain.[1] The mountain is named after explorer Thomas Walker who passed through the area in 1749.[2] Interstate 77 passes through the mountain through the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel.[3]

References
  1. Proceedings, American Philosophical Society (vol. 24, 1887). American Philosophical Society. ISBN 9781422373668. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. Bolbert, Judy (26 August 2019). Virginia Off the Beaten Path®. Globe Pequot. ISBN 9781493042661. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. Oliver, Lance. "Peak Experience". American Motorcyclist. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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