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”

Cascades 66 Foot Waterfall Hike – Trail Map – Pembroke, VA

Cascades Trail and recreation area in Pembroke, Virginia is a little over 20 miles northwest of Blacksburg. Drive on US 460W for 13 miles, take a right turn onto SR 623/Cascade Drive, and drive for four miles to the parking lot. Continue reading “Cascades 66 Foot Waterfall Hike – Trail Map – Pembroke, VA”