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    Top Spots in and near Craig County

    • Catawba, Virginia

      Dragon's Tooth Trail

      4.9
      4.44 mi / 1394 ft gain
      From I-81: Exit 140 and take Highway 311 north for 11 miles towards New Castle. Dragon’s Tooth parking lot is on the left, just past Catawba Grocery. LAT 37.3787 LONG -80.1563 Ready to tackle the Dragon? This 4.6 mile, out and back, trail provides one with a true hiking experience. The hike wil...
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    • Catawba, Virginia

      Virginia Triple Crown

      5.0
      29.24 mi / 5531 ft gain
      The Virginia Triple Crown is a combination of three of the most spectacular and popular hikes in the region. It combines the Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee’s Knob, and Tinker Cliffs hikes into one long multi-day hike along the Appalachian Trail. It makes for an excellent 2 day backpacking trip, with many...
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    • Salem, Virginia

      McAfee Knob

      4.7
      7.79 mi / 1296 ft gain
      Intro McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed and picturesque locations along the Appalachian Trail. Once you reach McAfee Knob, you'll have almost 270 degree views of the the Roanoke Valley to the East, Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the West, and Tinker Cliffs to the North. Due to t...
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Hike to the Keffer Oak on the Appalachian Trail

      4.3
      2.6 mi / 600 ft gain
      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 cross Rt. 630 (Northside Road) on a bridge over Sinki...
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    • Troutville, Virginia

      Tinker Cliffs via Andy Lane Trail

      4.8
      7.15 mi / 1844 ft gain
      Looking for a day trip? Look no further than Tinker Cliffs, tucked away in Virginia. This trail provides a workout that is loaded with flowers, bridges, rocks, and views that will leave you inspired to explore more! The Trail There are no restrooms located at the parking lot or along the trail....
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    • Waiteville, West Virginia

      Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

      4.8
      1.93 mi / 381 ft gain
      Located on Limestone Hill Road north of  Waiteville, WV at about 3800 feet above sea level is an old Fire watch tower. The tower, built in 1956 was abandoned in 1972. In 1983 the US Forest Department acquired this area as part of the Jefferson National Forest. Since then the Tower has become know...
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    • Craig County, Virginia

      Hike to Kelly's Knob via the Appalachian Trail

      4.3
      4 mi / 500 ft gain
      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 6.7 miles until you reaches an intersection with the...
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    • Salem, Virginia

      Mountain Bike at Carvins Cove

      5.0
      30 mi / 750 ft gain
      Carvins Cove draws attention from all over the mountain biking community, and has so much to offer both the beginner and expert alike. The best place to access the trails is from the Bennet Springs parking lot on Carvins Cove Road...the pin on the map will take you right there. There is a $2 dail...
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Hike the War Spur Loop

      3.5
      2.7 mi / 300 ft gain
      This is an awesome hike to do with limited time. It only took about 2 hours total with time to chill at the overlook. There's a map at the beginning of the trailhead which also shows how to connect over to the Appalachian Trail via the War Spur Connector Trail if you have more time in your day.F...
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    • Pembroke, Virginia

      Hike to Wind Rock

      4.7
      0.5 mi / 400 ft gain
      At the parking lot cross the gravel road to the trail head that starts at a map posted on the edge of the road. Hike a quick quarter-mile where you'll turn left to a large rocky outcrop with views of the blueridge. You'll pass a campsite with fire ring before the rocky outcrop and overlook. I've ...
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    • Roanoke, Virginia

      Canoe or Kayak at Carvins Cove

      5.0
      Part of the attraction to the Cove is that you can literally leave work at 5pm and be in the water paddling in plenty of time to catch the sunset. Catching a sunrise is slightly more difficult just because the boat landing doesn't open until 6:30am. However, it's still possible to paddle out and ...
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    • Blacksburg, Virginia

      Take a Stroll around Pandapas Pond

      4.5
      1 mi
      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!
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Photograph Sinking Creek Falls

      5.0
      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'll have perfect angles of the waterfall and surrou...
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Fish Sinking Creek at Clover Hollow Queens Truss Bridge

      5.0
      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.The covered bridge was built in 1916 and spans 70...
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    • Pembroke, Virginia

      Bald Knob Trail

      4.8
      0.93 mi / 387 ft gain
      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 the left by the intersection of VA-613 and Moun...
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    • Daleville, Virginia

      Hay Rock

      4.6
      7.48 mi / 1276 ft gain
      If you're looking for a hike in the Roanoke area without the crowds that McAfee Knob draws, but still want a challenging hike with great views, try hiking to Hay Rock. This 7.5 mile round trip hike begins at the Park and Ride just off I-81 at the US-220 Troutville/Fincastle exit (150B). The gra...
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    Camping and Lodging in Craig County

    Steel Bridge Campground
    Paint Bank, Virginia

    Steel Bridge Campground

    Craig Creek Recreation Area
    Eagle Rock, Virginia

    Craig Creek Recreation Area

    Blue Bend Rec Area
    White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

    Blue Bend Rec Area

    Blue Meadow
    White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

    Blue Meadow

    Peaks Of Otter Campground
    Bedford, Virginia

    Peaks Of Otter Campground

    Morris Hill Campground
    Hot Springs, Virginia

    Morris Hill Campground

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