Kelly Knob Overlook – Appalachian Trail Day Hike – Blacksburg, VA

Kelly Knob Overlook is about seven miles north of Newport, Virginia. From Blacksburg, take US-460W for 8 miles, turn right on VA-42 E/Blue Grass Trail, turn left on Clover Hollow Rd/State Route 601, and continue on it for 6.7 miles until it reaches an intersection with the Appalachian Trail. Continue reading “Kelly Knob Overlook – Appalachian Trail Day Hike – Blacksburg, VA”

Claytor Lake State Park – Hiking Trails, Swimming Beach – Dublin, VA

Claytor Lake State Park is in Dublin, Virginia and south of Radford, Virginia. Take I-81 to exit 101 and follow signs to the park. Continue reading “Claytor Lake State Park – Hiking Trails, Swimming Beach – Dublin, VA”