A Southwest Virginia Hiking Trails Resource
Lake Keokee Loop Trail, a moderate trail that loops a 92-acre impoundment, is a single-path foot trail located at the Lake Keokee recreation area. Lake Keokee is known for its high-quality fishing, particularly bluegill, sunfish and largemouth bass. The loop trail encircles the lake and much of the recreation area. While we rate this trail…Read more
Sugar Hill Loop Trail, a moderate trail that offers panoramic views, history, wildlife encounters and glimpses of the Clinch River, is a true gem of a hiking experience, especially for those with young families or fur-babies. At around the halfway point of this scenic loop trail, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the ruins of…Read more
Red Fox Trail, a moderate trail with historic significance, takes its name from M.B. Taylor (a.k.a. “The Red Fox”), who was hanged following a massacre at the site in 1892 that left five dead. At this out-and-back’s destination point, you’ll reach what’s known today as Killing Rock, where an ambush resulted in the gruesome scene….Read more