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Experience wild and scenic beauty by walking a part of the Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail network. Easy access to nature trail traversing forest and open fields. Once stepping into the forest, white-tailed deer start appearing almost everywhere - at every turn white-tailed deer and their fawns are grazing around the corner.This tranquil setting is perfect for a variety of eastern woodland birds such as mourning dove, ruby-throated hummingbird, downy, red-bellied and pileated woodpeckers, eastern...

Wallen Ridge and Lovelady Gap are part of the High Knob Landform. Wallen Ridge Trail, FT #329, is located in the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest. The trail is rated moderate and is a favorite of hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. 6.9 miles, much of which is under a canopy of hardwoods with occasional clearings, runs along the crest of Wallen Ridge from Lovelady Gap to an area just West of Mountain Empire Community College. The elevation...

Located minutes from the towns of Richlands and Honaker William P. Harris Park is located on Route 80 at Council. This park has a large community center, a swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, athletic fields, picnic shelter, a stage with bleachers, and two 100-year-old restored cabins that provide space for various group meetings....

Stone Mountain is Spearhead Trails' most challenging ATV trail system. Located in Lee County, you will find 34 miles of Blue and Black trails over 500 acres with two miles of designated single track for off-road bikes. You won't find any beginner trails on this system.  The ride is vigorous and the views are unparalleled!  A Spearhead Trails permit is required and both annual and day use permits are available on-line or at many retailers. Check...

We are the area's only outdoor adventure destination. Currently we are offering guided tours of local attractions. We have kayaks, tubes, bikes, peddle boats for the adventure of your choice. We also do seasonal ghost/haunted house tours, night floats, hikes and more. We shuttle you to and from your destination, we're group/family friendly and are sure to make your day (or night)! Tours and guided adventures include: Guest River Gorge Devil’s Bathtub Little Stony Falls High Knob Clinch River Powell River Mountain Bike Rentals Kayak...

This well-maintained hiking and biking trail extends around and over Sugar Hill, the large ridge north of Oxbow Lake Park. The trail climbs steeply to the ridge and then curves back around near the dam at the eastern end of Oxbow lake. The Lower River Trail traverses the banks of the State Scenic Clinch River. This river is home to several species of endangered freshwater mussels. Feel free to observe them from the bank. Sugar...

Rt. 611 Cumberland Mountain Scenic Drive was designated in 2009 as a Virginia Scenic Byway State Rt. 611.Beginning in Clintwood, and winding through the Mountains, you will find several tourism attractions spurring off the route. Birch Knob Tower located in the Jefferson National Forest, Airplane Rock overlook, John Flannagan Dam and Reservoir, Branham Farm, Virginia Birdwatching Trail, Horseback riding trails, hiking trails, mountain streams as well as an abundance of wildlife viewing along the drive....

Located near the heart of Saint Paul, the Saint Paul Loop offers six excellent sites for wildlife watching that visitors can enjoy. It includes everything from wetlands to montane to extensive woodland habitats. Intertwining with the Sugar Hill Loop, the Saint Paul Loop Trail varies immensely in elevation and provides a stunning view of the Clinch River Valley. The trail leads up to the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve. At an elevation of 1,668 ft., the...

The Powell River Trail is a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail in Appalachia, Virginia. The trail sits on the former Louisville & Nashville Railroad bed, which was used to haul coal from Appalachia to the neighboring Big Stone Gap. More than a century later, this corridor is used by enthusiastic residents and visitors alike for walking, running, biking and walking dogs. Fishermen use the trail to access the Powell River. Trail users on the ten-foot wide trail...