Runners continue north to Briery Branch Gap before retracing their steps ( without summiting Elliott & Reddish ) back along the course to Camp Shenandoah.
2.
Because of the narrow roads and few camp sites, Jackson's army was stretched 8 & ndash; 10 miles back along the pike with its rear guard at Dry Branch Gap.
3.
The present identified location of Maggoty Gap ( or Willow Branch Gap ) on topographic maps is at 37.156�N 79.972�W, which is actually inside the Back Creek watershed, not at the ridge line.