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”

Inman Pond – Hiking Trail, Backcountry Camping – Lake George, NY

Inman Pond is located 16 miles east and north of Lake George Village. From the village, take NY-149 E past both Bay Road and Ridge Road, turn left at Buttermilk Falls Road, bear left onto Sly Pond Road, follow it for about 3.3 miles until you see the trail head, and then look for parking on both sides of the road just past the trail head. Continue reading “Inman Pond – Hiking Trail, Backcountry Camping – Lake George, NY”

Ellett Valley Recreational Area – Short Hiking Loop – Blacksburg, VA

Ellett Valley Recreational Area is located near the boundaries of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Virginia. We drove to the trail by taking South Main Street to Ellet Road (which becomes Cedar Run Road), turning right onto Jennelle road, and then taking a quick left into the trailhead’s parking lot. Continue reading “Ellett Valley Recreational Area – Short Hiking Loop – Blacksburg, VA”

Buck Mountain – Hiking Trail, Dog Walking – Lake George, New York

Buck Mountain is located on the eastern side of Lake George, New York. It has two trailheads. The following describes the hike from the trailhead closest to the lake. Take Ridge Road (9L) to Pilot Knob Road (County Road 38). Drive on Pilot Knob Road for 3.4 miles and look for the trailhead on your right. Continue reading “Buck Mountain – Hiking Trail, Dog Walking – Lake George, New York”