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Hike Angels Rest and the Wilburn Valley Overlook
Pearisburg, Virginia
4.5
For a tough hike with rewarding views, check out Angels Rest and the Wilburn Valley Overlook. Easily accessible from US-460 near Pearisburg, this hike along the Appalachian Trail gains a total of 1600’ elevation is a 4.6 mile round trip hike. Angels Rest is a large boulder that overlooks the New River at the crest of Pearis Mountain, and the Wilburn Valley Overlook has a wide viewpoint of the ...
Rice Fields Shelter
Narrows, Virginia
5.09 mi
/ 1270 ft gain
Rice Fields Shelter is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Narrows, Virginia.
Hike to the Rice Fields
Narrows, Virginia
5.0
5 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
This hike begins on the Appalachian Trail just north of Pearisburg, Virginia. To get to the trail head, take Route 460 and turn on to Clendennin Road(Route 641). Take Clendennin road 1.5 miles and then turn left on to Pocahontas road. In about 300ft you will pass a cattle grate and an old barbed wire fence. The left side of the fence is marked with the iconic Appalachian trail white blazes. Dri...
Hike to Cascade Falls
Ripplemead, Virginia
4.9
4 mi
/ 800 ft gain
The 66' Cascade Falls located in Giles Count is arguably one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Virginia. This classic hike is 4.0 miles and gains 800' in elevation.Located in Pembroke, Virginia, access the trail head by taking Cascade Drive (VA-623) off of US-460 and drive 3.3 miles to the parking lot. Hikers must register their vehicle and pay $3.00 to access the day use area. Once you park...
Hike Barney's Wall
Ripplemead, Virginia
4.5
8.4 mi
/ 1600 ft gain
This hike begins in the parking lot for Cascade Falls. Keep left at the first and second intersections to stay on the Upper Trail. At the third intersection, stay straight (don't turn right) to stay on the Conservancy Trail.Follow the Conservancy Trail for 0.4 miles, and continue on it when it branches off to the left at a well-marked intersection. The yellow-blazed hike is fairly steep, but gr...
Hike Sentinel Point and Mill Creek Falls
Narrows, Virginia
5.0
7.8 mi
/ 1800 ft gain
There are many trails in the area so here is a map to start out because it can get confusing:http://gilescounty.org/images2/Map-Town%20Farm-Hiking%20Trails%20%282010%29.pdf.From the parking area, keep to the left side of the stream and head up the gravel road. You'll soon come to the Mill Creek dam, which has a shelter and picnic area. Continue to stay to the left of the stream, as the gravel ...
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...
Float New River
Blacksburg, Virginia
5.0
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 if you don't have 2 vehicles to leave] Trip can be broken up into three day trips all equally as much fun.
This part of the historic New River has bea...
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...
Places to stay
Hinton, West Virginia
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
Overview
Bluestone Lake Picnic Shelter is a day-use area near the shores of Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia. The 2,040 acres of ...
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 thre...
Wytheville, Virginia
Stony Fork Cabin
Overview
Stony Fork Cabin is a cozy one-bedroom hideaway with most of the comforts of home. Visitors can hike, mountain bike, explore the...
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 firefli...
From $30 / night
Wytheville, Virginia
Stony Fork Campground
Overview
Stony Fork, tucked in a dense forest setting, is located at the foot of Big Walker Mountain beside the Big Walker Mountain Sceni...
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