Trails–Riding & Hiking | Carroll County Office of Tourism

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Hillsville, Virginia 24343
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	Beaver Dam Creek Birding & Wildlife Trail Hillsville, VA 24343 work Work Phone: work(276)728-2128
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Notes This trail is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Southwest Virginia is a part of the mountain area which includes 34 trail loops with 340 sites. Carroll County has four trails within the Blue Ridge Highlands Loop. This trail is also a part of the Mountain Warbler Trail loop, the first of its kind in VA. This is a walking trail with spectacular outdoor nature scenery within the Town of Hillsville. It is situated along a stream embankment with views of open fields opposite the creek and meanders through a peaceful canopy of hardwoods. The trail is open from sunup to sundown. Access is on Beaver Dam Road(If traveling north from Downtown Hillsville on Route 52, take a right onto Beaver Dam Road. Go 1/4 mile and parking at bottom of hill on left.

	Beaver Dam Walking Trail Hillsville, VA 24343 work Home Phone: home276-728-2128
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Notes Part of the Mountain Warbler Trail Loop this is a walking trail with spectacular nature scenery within the Town of Hillsville. It is situated along a creek embankment with views of open fields opposite the creek as the trail meanders through a peaceful canopy of hardwoods. The diversity of wildlife and plant life helped get the trail listed in the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail System. Wildflowers and butterflies add special character. The trail is open every day from sunup to sundown. The trail bed is lined with timbers and has a base of mulch. The path is better suited for walking. Access to the trail is on Beaver Dam Road (If traveling north from Downtown Hillsville on Main Street, you take a right onto Beaver Dam Road - at the Public Library. Follow for a 1/4 mile and parking is at bottom of hill on left - trailhead on the right).

	Birding & Wildlife Trails in Carroll County Carroll County, work Work Phone: work(866)VAB-IRDS
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Notes Carroll County hosts four sites of the Wildlife and Birding Trail system. The trail is the first statewide program of its kind. The trail loops in Carroll County are a part of the mountain area of the state that incorporates 34 trail loops with 340 sites in SW Virginia. The trail loops in Carroll County consist of Beaver Dam Creek Trail, Devil's Den Nature Preserve, Crooked Creek Wildlife Management Area, and the Stewarts Creek Wildlife Management Area. These sites are a part of the Blue Ridge Highlands Loop that spans from the New River to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The drive between each site is scenic and can provide extensive wildlife watching opportunities from the road. Whitetail deer is abundant throughout this area, as are woodchuck and eastern chipmunk. Sites often feature historic and geological characteristics.

	Crooked Creek WMA BIrding & Wildlife Trail Woodlawn, VA 24381 work Work Phone: work276-730-3100
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Notes This trail system is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The trail system is the first statewide program of its type. Carroll County has four trails within the Blue Ridge Highlands Loop. Birding and Wildlife enthusiasts will find delight in the 1,796 acres contained within the Crooked Creek Wildlife Management Area. There are no formal trails within this area, which affords an ideal setting for nature lovers. Elevation ranges 2,400 ft to 3,000 ft. Great trout fishing, with stocked Rainbow and Brown. Open sunrise to sundown. Admission fee. From Route 58, going west from Hillsville, take a left on Rt. 620 in the Woodlawn community and proceed four miles.

	Devil's Den Nature Preserve Birding & Wildlife Trail Old Appalachian Trail Fancy Gap, VA 24328 work Work Phone: work(276)728-2494
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Notes This trail system is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The trail system is the first statewide program of its type. Carroll County has four trails within the Blue Ridge Highlands Loop. This attraction is a unique private nature preserve located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on crest of the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Devil's Den refers to a 600-millionyear- old cave formation on the side of a mountain. The cavern is unique in that it was formed by the movement of rock. The preserve contains 280 acres. Much of the tract is situated atop the mountain crest and is open meadow with forest on the slope. Trails cross the tract. Open sunrise-sunset, May-November.

	Kanawha Valley Arena 121 Kanawha Ridge Rd Dugspur, VA 24325 work Work Phone: work(540) 789-2084
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Biography 15 RV Sites with full hookups. Primitive sites also available. Shower house. Fire rings at each site. Firewood available on site. Creek for fishing. Located at the Kanawha Rodeo, hosting many annual events. See http://www.virginiarodeo.com.

	New River Trail State Park in Carroll County 451 Cliffview Road Galax, VA 24333 work Work Phone: work(276)236-8889
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Notes Included in Carroll County are two portions of this 57-mile long state park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way and parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles. The park offers biking, hiking, camping, canoeing, fishing, and great scenery - not to mention a legacy steeped in history. Birding and Wildlife viewing is superb. Chestnut Creek Falls offers a captivating sight. This park also serves as a link to numerous other outdoor recreational areas, including a town park in Fries, Mt. Rogers National Recreational Area, four Department of Game and Inland Fisheries boat launches and Shot Tower Historical State Park. New River Trail is just minutes from Claytor Lake State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park.

	Primland Resort 2000 Busted Rock Road Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 work Work Phone: work276-222-3814 Work Email: INTERNETawalker@primland.com
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Biography More than anything, we protect the land. We were environmentally respectful long before the rest of the world caught on. In a place so wild and beautiful, it just seemed to us the right thing to do. The wildlife on this Blue Ridge plateau is abundant and treasured. You will see whitetail deer and wild turkeys, rainbow, brown or brook trout, songbirds of all varieties and stunningly beautiful wild flowers. Primland has demonstrated its commitment to a leadership role in initiatives that sustain and protect our environment, its flora and fauna and the area’s historical sites since the owners purchased the land in 1977. We are currently registered for LEED certification, an honor we expect to receive shortly. Primland was developed in a conscientious and thoughtful manner, and with every decision we make, we keep its potential impact on the environment top of mind. We are committed to finding the most effective green solutions, and engage in ongoing discussions with the world’s leading environmental advocates.

	Stewarts Creek WMA Birding & Wildlife Trail Lambsburg, VA 24351 work
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Notes This trail system is a part of the statewide Birding and Wildlife Trail system of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland fisheries. The trail system is the first statewide program of its type. Carroll County has four trails within the Blue Ridge Highlands Loop. Birding and Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy the 1,087 acres contained within the Stewarts Creek Wildlife Management Area. Hiking trails within this area, which affords an ideal setting for leisure nature lovers. Great fishing with native trout - "no harvest" rule. Open sunrise to sundown. Admission fee. From I-77, Exit 1, turn right, heading west on Lambsburg Rd for 1.2 miles to Chestnut Grove Rd. Turn left and follow to Parkwood Rd. Turn right and proceed 1.2 miles.