Ivanhoe, Virginia

Top Spots in and near Ivanhoe

Wytheville, Virginia
Hike the High Rock Trail

3.0

2.7 mi / 636 ft gain

The hike to High Rocks begins at a gravel parking lot up a long winding road, seems like forever but really is only mile or two past the quarry when your turn onto the road. The out-and-back hike begins by passing through the two large boulders near the back of the parking lot. The trail leads d...
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Elk Creek, Virginia
Camp at Comers Rock Recreation Area

1 mi

I didn't have any issues putting "Comers Rock Recreation Area" into my phone's GPS (Waze) and arriving exactly where I was supposed to. When you turn off US 21 (aka the Grayson Turnpike/Elk Creek Parkway) to Jefferson National Forest Road 57, you'll see a sign a parking lot that says "road not su...
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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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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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Pearisburg, Virginia
Photograph Dismal Falls

4.5

0.1 mi / 0 ft gain

Explorers in Southwest Virginia run into a common problem: local hikes and waterfalls are often saturated with college students out enjoying a warm day. While it's wonderful to have so many people appreciating the beauty of the Jefferson National Forest, it can be difficult to find a remote, quie...
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Willis, Virginia
Hike Buffalo Mountain

4.7

2 mi / 700 ft gain

COVID-19 CLOSURE: Due to Covid-19, this trail will be closed effective April 10, 2020 at 8 PM until June 24, 2020. A 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 Pe...
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Sparta, North Carolina
Hike the Bluff Mountain Trail

1.8 mi / 270 ft gain

Before you head out, check the status of the Blue Ridge Parkway (it periodically closes during the winter). The entire Bluff Mountain Trail is a 7.1 mile trail that traverses the Doughton Park Area along the Blue Ridge Parkway. To do this particular hike, park at the bathrooms in the Doughton P...
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Marion, Virginia
Hike the Lake Trail Loop at Hungry Mother SP

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 easies...
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Marion, Virginia
Hike Molly's Knob

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)...
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Traphill, North Carolina
Hike the Stone Mountain Loop

4.5

This is a strenuous 4.5 mile hike beginning from the Lower Parking Lot in Stone Mountain State Park (for a 5.2 mile hike, begin at the Upper Parking Lot). From the lot, take the trail by the bathroom. Keep right at the first trail intersection, then left at the second trail intersection to stay ...
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Traphill, North Carolina
Hike to Wolf Rock and Cedar Rock

5.0

This easy 3.0 mile hike begins at the Lower Trailhead Parking Lot at Stone Mountain State Park and includes a 400' ascent to two granite outcrops with nice views. This hike can be combined with the Stone Mountain Loop hike for a 6.5 mile strenuous hike.From the parking lot, walk towards the strea...
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Meadows of Dan, Virginia
Photograph Mabry Mill

4.7

Mabry Mill is one of the most photographed spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and rightfully so. Located at MP 176.1 the mill is beautiful in any season and easily accessed from the parking lot. Since this place is so popular, be prepared for crowds.This place is a nice " leg-stretcher" if driving ...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Stamper's Branch Trail

3.37 mi / 781 ft gain

Stamper's Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Photograph Sugarland Overlook

Located just inside the park entrance of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia, Sugarland Overlook provides an outstanding easterly view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The Sugarland Overlook is located about a mile up from the ranger station and is on the righthand side of the road....
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail

5.0

9.1 mi / 1549 ft gain

First of all, who doesn't love wild ponies! There are tons of ponies here, and although they are wild, they are not afraid of people and you can get pretty close (just don't feed them!). Once you enter Grayson Highlands State Park, you will see a parking lot for Massie Gap a few miles in, par...
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Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Twin Pinnacles Loop

5.0

1.35 mi / 157 ft gain

Park at the Visitor Center; don't stress when you get to the parking lot and can't see it, it's up the hill. From the parking lot hike across the road and find the staircase. Follow this up to the Visitor Center. If you're standing in front of the Visitor Center, the trailhead will be to the left...
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