Backpack around Lake Moomaw

On your way to the trailhead don't forget to pull off the road at the scenic outlook to take in the vast expanse of Lake Moomaw (you won't miss it!).

Start off your adventure by parking at the end of Twin Ridge Drive (37.976545, -79.985582). From this point, hike down the little paved driveway into the campground area. The trailhead for the hike will be behind the second campground. From here you will follow the trail for 3.3 miles. You will encounter a few uphills, downhills, and flat ground so if you are a first time backpacker you will get a little taste of everything during this hike. About halfway through your hike and after the biggest uphill climb you'll encounter you will come to a wooden bench. Pause here to regain your breath and enjoy the amazing view of the lake and mountains. After a total of 3.3 miles you will come to a grassy clearing with a wooden sign to let you know you have reached Greenwood Point Campground. To your left and to your right will be camp spots (we camped at the left in front of the lake). If you choose to go right you will have to hike through the woods for a couple hundred feet. There are campsites under the trees and along the lake front. All campsites are lake front with the exception of two. Once you've picked your perfect spot, set up camp and enjoy the rest of your day. During the days you can swim in the lake and if you take a walk around the entire peninsula you will find a rope swing somewhere along the shore ;)

Another option to get to this campsite is: bring a kayak and paddling from Coles Point Boat Ramp (coordinates: 37.948644, -79.968568) which is on the opposite side of the lake from where you start the hike. 

There are bears in this part of Virginia so make sure to bring some type of contraption to hang your food up in a tree. We used a rope and gear sack and hung our food a couple hundred feet away from the campground and had no issues.

Make sure to tell someone where you are going and be safe!