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Photograph Sinking Creek Falls
Newport, Virginia
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 surrounding environment.
Fish Sinking Creek at Clover Hollow Queens Truss Bridge
Newport, Virginia
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 feet across Sinking Creek. It is one of three remaining historic bridge's in Giles county, but the ...
Horse Nettle to Joe Pye to Poverty Creek
Blacksburg, Virginia
2.92 mi
/ 308 ft gain
Horse Nettle to Joe Pye to Poverty Creek is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blacksburg, Virginia.
Horse Nettle, Joe Pye, Pandapas Pond, and Wetland's Boardwalk Loop
Blacksburg, Virginia
2.95 mi
/ 322 ft gain
Horse Nettle, Joe Pye, Pandapas Pond, and Wetland's Boardwalk Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blacksburg, Virginia.
Take a Stroll around Pandapas Pond
Blacksburg, Virginia
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!
Bald Knob Trail
Pembroke, Virginia
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 Mountain Lake Outfitters. Cross VA-700 and begin your hike up the gravel road. After 0.1 miles turn rig...
Hike to Kelly's Knob via the Appalachian Trail
Craig County, Virginia
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 Appalachain Trail. There's some side road parking enough for a few cars and the trailhead is on the...
Kelly Knob via Appalachian Trail
37.3727662590669,-80.4463577270508, Virginia
3.88 mi
/ 584 ft gain
Kelly Knob via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near New Castle, Virginia.
Hike through the New River Cave
Newport, Virginia
4.7
2 mi
/ 332 ft gain
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, you will approach the cave entrance.
The cave goes about a mile in, so be careful while exploring. There are bats in the beginning portion of the cav...
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