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Logan Creek Falls
Abingdon, Virginia
0.13 mi
/ 26 ft gain
Logan Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Saltville, Virginia.
Hike the Great Channels
Saltville, Virginia
4.8
6 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
Park at the parking lot at the crest of Clinch Mountain at Hayters Gap on Rt. 80, and walk along the road (Raven Ridge Road) behind the gate. The trail is fairly easy with minimum elevation gain and follows an old road bed almost the whole way. Be sure to keep to the left when the road splits and cross into "Channels State Forest".The trail is easy and well-marked, and will soon lead you to the...
Hike Molly's Knob
Marion, Virginia
5.0
3.4 mi
/ 1100 ft gain
The parking lot is located on the east side of the lake, just before the group lodge on Lake Drive. The Molly’s Knob trail begins just uphill on the right and is marked by white blazes. You can also take an alternate route and follow the Lake Loop Trail (located to the left of the parking area) to the Ridge Trail, and then join the Molly’s Knob Trail, though this will add about 0.2 miles each...
Hungry Mother State Park Lake Trail Loop
Marion, Virginia
5.72 mi
/ 600 ft gain
Hungry Mother State Park Lake Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Marion, Virginia.
Hike the Lake Trail Loop at Hungry Mother SP
Marion, Virginia
6 mi
/ 800 ft gain
Hungry Mother State Park is located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia. Located inside the state park is the Lake Trail Loop that winds itself around the man-made reservoir and the park. Hikers can access the trail in numerous locations throughout the park but the easiest way is to utilize one of the parking locations just as you enter the park. They are located along ...
Beargap Trail to Appalachian Trail to Virginia Creeper Loop
Damascus, Virginia
10.77 mi
/ 1998 ft gain
Beargap Trail to Appalachian Trail to Virginia Creeper Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Damascus, Virginia.
Bike the Virginia Creeper Trail
Damascus, Virginia
5.0
17 mi
This multi-use (hiking, biking, horseback riding) rail-trail stretches 34 miles from Abingdon, Virginia to Whitetop, Virginia, passing through forests in the Blue Ridge Mountains, small farming communities in the countryside, and small historic towns.While you can pick up the trail at any point, the most popular option is to take a bike shuttle from Damascus to Whitetop and cycle back down the ...
Hurricane Knob from Hurricane Campground
Chilhowie, Virginia
1.76 mi
/ 295 ft gain
Hurricane Knob from Hurricane Campground is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Chilhowie, Virginia.
Hike the Appalachian Trail from Elk Garden to Buzzard Rock
Troutdale, Virginia
5.0
6.6 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
Starting at the Elk Garden Parking Area hike the Appalachian Trail south (do not cross the road, follow the trail from the parking area). Hike along the trail following the white blazes and at 2.4 miles you'll reach a campsite on your left. This is a great place to camp overnight if you decide to turn this into a backpacking trip. Across from the campsites is a clearing with a bonfire pit. Cont...
Places to stay
Damascus, Virginia
Beartree
Overview
Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers Nat...
1946 Laurel Valley Road
Grindstone
Overview
Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers Nationa...
Sugar Grove, Virginia
Hurricane Campground
Overview
Hurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the sh...
Troutdale, Virginia
Fox Creek Horse Camp
Overview
Fox Creek Horse Camp is a premiere destination for riding enthusiasts who are looking for the rare opportunity to ride from thei...
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
Overview
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp provides group equestrian camping just minutes from a large network of horse trails in the Mount ...
Shady Valley, Tennessee
Backbone Rock Campground
Overview
Backbone Rock Campground will close for the season on Monday, October 14, 2019. Backbone Rock Campground is a small campground ...
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