Rider Gap

 Rider Gap is a mountain pass that was used by both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. The gap is located in the Allegheny Mountains, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The gap is now part of the Mountain State Trail, a long-distance hiking trail that runs through West Virginia.

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Rider Gap in West Virginia

Here are some additional details about Rider Gap:

• The gap is located at an elevation of 3,400 feet above sea level.
• The gap is 1.5 miles long and .5 miles wide.
• The gap is named after John Rider, a pioneer who settled in the area in the early 1800s.
• The gap was used as a strategic location during the Civil War because it offered a way to move troops and supplies between the Shenandoah Valley and the Greenbrier Valley.
• Today, Rider Gap is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.