Woodpecker Ridge Nature Center – Birding Trails – Troutville, Virginia

Woodpecker Ridge Nature Center is located in Troutville, Virginia. From Roanoke, take exit 150B off of US-81, follow signs for US-11, turn left at Lee Hwy/US-11 N, turn right at State Route 651/Stoney Battery Rd, and drive about a mile looking for the Woodpecker Ridge sign a hundred feet off of the road on your left; mailing address 941 Stoney Battery Rd. Continue reading “Woodpecker Ridge Nature Center – Birding Trails – Troutville, Virginia”

Deerfield Trail – Dog Walking, Kids Hike – Blacksburg, Virginia

Deerfield Trail is just a few minutes north of downtown Blacksburg, Virginia; located on the corner of Toms Creek Road and Deerfield Drive. Parking is free but limited and can be found along the northern shoulder of Deerfield Drive. Continue reading “Deerfield Trail – Dog Walking, Kids Hike – Blacksburg, Virginia”

War Spur Loop Trail – Easy Hiking, Great View – Mountain Lake, Virginia

War Spur Trail is 3 miles north of Mountain Lake Lodge on State Route 613 in Mountain Lake, Virginia. State Route 613 included some potholes during our visit in mid-March but was passable with our small car. Continue reading “War Spur Loop Trail – Easy Hiking, Great View – Mountain Lake, Virginia”