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Distance
2.27 miles
Elevation Gain
479 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Claytor Lake Area Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Dublin, Virginia.
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Camp at Claytor Lake State Park
Claytor Lake is a very well maintained state park in Dublin, VA. There are four campgrounds available. Campgrounds A, B and C are mostly for tent camping with no electric or water hookups, while campground D accommodates RV units with water and electric hookups.Claytor Lake is idea for families looking to get away and relax in the outdoors. Be sure to bring the bikes and enjoy a mix of 4 miles ...
Bike the New River Trail
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Float New River
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.
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Hike the Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail
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Hike through the New River Cave
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...
Photograph Dismal Falls
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