Rural Retreat, Virginia
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Rural Retreat
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Floyd County, Virginia
Buffalo Mountain Loop
4.71.92 mi / 536.09 ft gainA short 1.0 mile hike to the summit with 700’ elevation gain, the trail switchbacks steeply up to the exposed rocky summit. To the north you can see Sharp Top and Flat Top at the Peaks of Otter, and to the south you can see Pilot Mountain in North Carolina. The summit has many places to spread o...Read more -
Purlear, North Carolina
Cascades Trail
5.00.86 mi / 220 ft gainCascades Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Deep Gap, North Carolina.Read more -
Ripplemead, Virginia
Cascade Falls
4.93.81 mi / 732 ft gainThe 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 p...Read more
