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Smoke Hole is a rugged canyon formed by the South Branch of the Potomac River that extends eighteen miles south to U.S. 220. Early explorers reported that heavy mists rising from the canyon looked like smoke coming from a deep hole. The canyon contains many caves and spectacular rock formations. Among its many caves is Smoke Hole Cave, whose name comes from smoke stains on the roof that may have been caused by Indian campfires.
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