This 92 Acre lake, surrounded by a lovely wooded area, may be used for fishing or boating. The lake features a paved boat launching ramp, four picnic units with tables and grills, and a 3.7 mile lakeshore loop trail that provides access for shore fishing and wildlife walking. The lake is home to bass, sunfish, tiger, catfish, muskie and a variety of other fish and wildlife. Boating is limited to non-motorized...
The 3.7 mile trail around the 92 acre lake can be used for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching....
Primitive atmosphere for camping and picnicking. Accessible by boat or foot trail only.Beautiful scenery (small waterfalls, geological formations, a variety of vegetation) and uncrowded conditions. Excellent base camp to explore upper reaches of Cumberland Mountain using old roads, logging trams and existing trails.The trail is 1.5 miles long and is difficult requiring some skill and challenge to travel....
Formerly, the home of the American Legion Hall, and located on Rt. 619 in Norton, Legion Park was constructed in May of 1996. It features a picnic shelter and access to an interpretive trail with kiosks that give information on local history and various regional tourists attractions. Available by reservation and on a no fee basis, the park contains picnic tables, grills and a water fountain for those who enjoy a rustic atmosphere, within a...
Little Stony National Recreation Trail is located between Coeburn and Dungannon on a narrow guage railroad bed that was constructed in the early 1900s for logging.The 2.8 mile trail follows the stream through a 400 foot deep and 1,700 foot wide gorge. There are also two waterfalls 8 and 24 ft high. You can also see the large rock outcrop at the Hanging Rock Picnic Area. It is classified as being medium in degree of...
The trail runs from Burke's Garden/Tazewell to Guest River Gorge/Wise County. The 128 mile ride with 40 miles side trails treks through backroads, rails to trails, single track, historic sites, natural preserve, wilderness area, a swinging bridge, three scenic rivers, farms, coal country, and gorgeous views in the far southwestern counties of Tazewell, Bland, Russell, and Wise and crosses the Trans-America bike route. It takes secondary roads through some of the most diverse areas and there are several climbs on the route;...
1.3-mile trail leads to High Knob Lake at the recreation area. 3500 ft. at High Knob Lake in Recreation AreaLocated atop Powell Mountain, High Knob is perhaps what most birders would call a local neotropical songbird paradise. At elevations over 3500 feet, birders can find some of the same migrant species that typically breed in spruce-fir forests in the Blue Ridge. High Knob boasts a 4-acre lake surrounded by a lakeshore trail. The lake is located at...
A brand new observation tower with a long history opened in 2014 atop High Knob Recreation Area. At an elevation of 4,223 feet, the original tower built in the 30s burned down 40 years later. In 1978, Flatwoods Job Corp. built a new three story tower that met its demise by arson in 2007. Thanks to a dedicated community of volunteers in partnership with the Clinch Ranger District, a new, fire-proof tower to compliment and...
At an elevation of 3,800 feet, High Knob Recreation Area is the highest campground in the Clinch Ranger District of the Jefferson National Forest.The main attraction at the site is High Knob Lake, a 4 acre cold water lake with a 300 ft. sand swimming beach. A small amphitheater is located on a hillside behind the beach house. The lake is stocked and fishing is permitted with a Virginia license and a Forest Service Stamp.Several...
Owned and operated by the Town of Bluefield, Graham Recreation Park is the perfect location to enjoy being outside and get active. The features several amenities including a softball and baseball field, amphitheater, fitness trail, playground station, basketball court, sand volleyball court and hiking trail. Picnic shelters available for rental by calling 304-888-2707. Free Wi-Fi available. ...
