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    • Blacksburg, Virginia

      Hike the Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail

      5.0
      1 mi
      This is a part of the Huckleberry Trail (which is paved), but off of it is the dirt hiking/walking trail loop. It is a really fun area to explore, and the parts that are on the Huckleberry have plaques with historical information on it which is all very interesting. It also has a beautiful wooden...
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    • Shawsville, Virginia

      Hike to Stiles Falls

      4.8
      3 mi / 500 ft gain
      Park at the Alta Mons camp parking lot, and start walking the gravel road. There will be signs throughout the trail that lead to the waterfall. Continue down the trail for 1.5 miles. Look out for the white trail markers that indicate the Stiles Falls trail. After 1.5 miles, you will reach the wat...
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    • Blacksburg, Virginia

      Take a Stroll around Pandapas Pond

      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!
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Photograph Sinking Creek Falls

      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 surrou...
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    • Dublin, Virginia

      Camp at Claytor Lake State Park

      4.0
      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 l...
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Fish Sinking Creek at Clover Hollow Queens Truss Bridge

      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...
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    • Blacksburg, Virginia

      Float New River

      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 ...
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Hike through the New River Cave

      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 goe...
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Hike to the Keffer Oak on the Appalachian Trail

      4.3
      2.6 mi / 600 ft gain
      You can park your car at the small gravel lot where VA-42 and Rt. 629 intersect. Starting from the Appalachian Trail crossing at VA-42,  head north on the AT, which winds through some grass meadows. After about 0.8 miles into the hike you will cross Rt. 630 (Northside Road) on a bridge over Sinki...
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    • Craig County, Virginia

      Hike to Kelly's Knob via the Appalachian Trail

      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...
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    • Pembroke, Virginia

      Bald Knob Trail

      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 Moun...
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    • Ripplemead, Virginia

      Cascade Falls

      4.9
      3.81 mi / 732 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 p...
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    • Newport, Virginia

      Hike the War Spur Loop

      3.5
      2.7 mi / 300 ft gain
      This is an awesome hike to do with limited time. It only took about 2 hours total with time to chill at the overlook. There's a map at the beginning of the trailhead which also shows how to connect over to the Appalachian Trail via the War Spur Connector Trail if you have more time in your day.F...
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    • Ripplemead, Virginia

      Hike Barney's Wall

      4.6
      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 br...
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    • Draper, Virginia

      Bike the New River Trail

      5.0
      57 mi
      There are several locations to begin your trek on the New River Trail, but our favorite is the Draper Valley area. The pin on the map will take you right to the parking lot. There is a $5 state park fee and a self-pay envelope station. From here we head south, and after about a mile you catch you...
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    • Pembroke, Virginia

      Hike to Wind Rock

      4.7
      0.5 mi / 400 ft gain
      At the parking lot cross the gravel road to the trail head that starts at a map posted on the edge of the road. Hike a quick quarter-mile where you'll turn left to a large rocky outcrop with views of the blueridge. You'll pass a campsite with fire ring before the rocky outcrop and overlook. I've ...
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    Camping and Lodging in Christiansburg

    Rocky Knob Campground
    Floyd, Virginia

    Rocky Knob Campground

    Goose Point
    4780 Goose Point Road

    Goose Point

    Steel Bridge Campground
    Paint Bank, Virginia

    Steel Bridge Campground

    Wytheville KOA Holiday
    Wytheville, Virginia

    Wytheville KOA Holiday

    Fancy Gap / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA Journey
    Fancy Gap, Virginia

    Fancy Gap / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA Journey

    Sunrise Cabin
    Ivanhoe, Virginia

    Sunrise Cabin

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Christiansburg

    Take this ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway road trip

    Take this ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway road trip

    The Outbound Collective

    Four days hiking and paddling in North Carolina's Piedmont Region

    Four days hiking and paddling in North Carolina's Piedmont Region

    Simone Adams