Top Adventures in Blacksburg
Hike through Heritage Community Park and Natural Area
This is an easy hike through nature with about 2 miles of grass paths and about 0.75 miles of paved paths. It is Blacksburgs biggest park at 169 acres with easy to find parking and picnic areas. Benches are located around the park to sit and enjoy...
2 miles
50 ft gain
Hike the Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail
This is a part of the Huckleberry Trail (which is paved), but off of it is the dirt hiking/walking trail loop. It is a really fun area to explore, and the parts that are on the Huckleberry have plaques with historical information on it which is al...
1 miles
Take a Stroll around Pandapas Pond
Great for walking or jogging. There are nice views of the pond and there are also other little areas like one dedicated to horticulture. Fishing is also possible (with a license).
Parking is very easy here!
1 miles
Hike through Falls Ridge Preserve
Dogs are not allowed on this preserve, so please do not bring a dog along.From the parking lot walk through the mowed field until you reach the woods. You will intersect a small loop trail (Bradley Trail). Turn right on this trail and shortly you...
1 miles
100 ft gain
Fly Fish the Tom's Creek-Poverty Creek Junction
Head west on Glade Road from Blacksburg for 4.0 miles until it merges onto Mt. Zion Road. Continue on this for another 1.5 until you pass New Mt Zion Church on your right. Take an immediate right turn after the church onto Poverty Creek Road (This...
Photograph Sinking Creek Falls
Park at the Clover Hollow Covered Bridge, and walk or bike 1/3 mile along Clover Hollow Rd in the direction of Blue Grass Trail Rd or to the pin dropped in the location below.When you can see the waterfall, carefully walk down the bank where you'...
Fish Sinking Creek at Clover Hollow Queens Truss Bridge
Park alongside of the road at the bridge where 2-3 cars can fit. From here you can fish in Sinking Creek with a great view of this historic landmark. The majority of fish are native brook's and can be caught on a smaller 4-5 wt rod using dry flies...
Hike to the Keffer Oak on the Appalachian Trail
You can park your car at the small gravel lot where VA-42 and Rt. 629 intersect. Starting from the Appalachian Trail crossing at VA-42, head north on the AT, which winds through some grass meadows. After about 0.8 miles into the hike you will cro...
2.6 miles
600 ft gain
Hike to Kelly's Knob via the Appalachian Trail
This is a great day hike for families or groups looking to get out for a short hike on the Appalachian Trail in Jefferson National Forest.From 460W Take Blue Grass Trail Rd then a left onto Clover Hollow Rd/State Route 601. Continue on this for 6....
4 miles
500 ft gain
Hike through the New River Cave
After reaching the parking area, cross the road and continue up the trail for about 0.3 miles. At the kiosk, make sure to register in order to indicate that you are going into the cave. After passing the kiosk and some rocky portions of the trail,...
2 miles
332 ft gain
Float New River
Starting at the "falls" below the New River Junction you can enjoy a three day float trip down to Bluff City near Pearisburg. [Tangent Outfitters in Pembroke can rent you kayaks and shuttle you to the start point and pick you up at the end point i...
Hike to Bald Knob
Unobstructed views with little hiking effort make Bald Knob one of the best locations to see the sunset in southwestern Virginia.Easy to access from US-460 in Giles County, take Mountain Lake Road (VA-700) for 7 miles and park in the gravel lot on...
1 miles
403 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Copper Hill, Virginia
Shaushkah's Delight
Here you can pitch your tent for up to four people, after parking your car up top. You are welcome to pick the berries, catch the fireflies, build a fire in the firepit, and drink from our rainwate...From $40/night
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Floyd, Virginia
Rocky Knob Campground
Overview Located on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway in the hills of rural Virginia, Rocky Knob Campground is nestled amid rolling meadowlands with impressive displays of seasonal flowers, endless nig... -
Paint Bank, Virginia
Steel Bridge Campground
Overview Steel Bridge Group Campground provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. There are three well shaded camping sites for available for small group ca... -
Henry, Virginia
Horseshoe Point
Overview Horseshoe Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virgina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The park is located in a rural and sparsely populated part o... -
4780 Goose Point Road
Goose Point
Overview Goose Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a uniq... -
Eagle Rock, Virginia
Craig Creek Recreation Area
Overview Craig Creek Recreation Area provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp to...
