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...
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...
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;...
This picnic area features 18 picnic units with table and grill or fireplace. A group shelter is also available.Hanging Rock Picnic area is located beside Little Stony Creek in a hardwood forest with rhododendron and hemlocks. Huge rock cliffs along the creek and the sound of rushing water add to the natural beauty of the area.Little Stony Creek provides trout fishing. The Little Stony National Recreation Trail, also in the area, is a lovely 2.8...
Rails to trails project that follows an old railroad right of way paralleling the Guest River, a Virginia Scenic River. Trout fishing is permitted in the river, as well as kayacking and canoeing. During the early 1900's when timber and coal were being hauled out of the remote areas of Dickenson County, this passage was used as a rail line. The history of the Gorge shows that millions of years ago the Guest River eroded...
The charming, well lit Greenbelt Trail surrounds the town, following the Powell River, and can be accessed from many points around Big Stone Gap, including Bullitt Park. This enchanted path offers leisure walking and biking for nearly 3 miles with opportunities to find whimsical carvings and watch birds and wildlife year round. Also lights up during The holidays for the Greenbelt in lights tour....
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. ...
Call for detailed maps of trails through National Forest. Campgrounds open mid-May to mid-October....
The City of Norton's Flag Rock Area Trails (FRAT) system offers eight miles of mountain bike trails that are also open to hikers, trail runners, cross country skiers, birders, and other "people-powered" activities. Trails travel through rhododendron-choked forested tunnels, past giant sandstone boulders and clifflines, and through beautiful hardwood forests as they wind through Flag Rock Recreation Area. The city-owned recreation area is located on the lower slopes of High Knob, a 4,230-foot peak that is...
Adjacent to the Powell River, the park is the site of the summer softball league. Additionally, the park provides open space for playing football, frisbee, and other fun activities. Frog Level Park is located on Alternate Route 58 west....
