Hiking Trails
Explore a forested path or scenic overlook
With over 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail at your fingertips and more than 100 square miles of National Forest, finding a little quiet time to yourself or adventure trek to embark on is right here in your mountain playground.
Appalachian Trail in Giles County
Starting in the spring, many hikers pass through Pearisburg and the Town of Narrows on their journey for a little rest and for a re-supply on necessities. Both towns are now designatedHostels & Hiking Shuttles
Woods Hole Hostel | 3696 Sugar Run Road Pearisburg, VA 24134 (540) 921-3444 woodsholehostel@gmail.com
Holy Family Church | 516 Mason Court Drive Pearisburg, VA 24134 (540) 921-3547
Angels Rest Hiker’s Haven | 204 Douglas Lane, Pearisburg. (540) 599-5717
Community Rides via Giles Health & Family Center. 540-921-3024 9am and 2pm Monday through Saturday for all your Giles shuttle or transportation needs.
War Spur & Wind Rock Trails – These trails are moderately easy trails through the Mountain Lake Wilderness as both trails lead to scenic overlooks with elevations from 3100- 3800 feet. Some of this trail follows the Appalachian Trail eastward. The Wind Rock Overlook offers sweeping views of Rocky Mountains (3300′), Fork Mountain (3645′) and Peter’s Mountain (4000′).
Angels Rest Overlook – Hike the Appalachian Trail 1 1/2 miles up Pearis Mountain to a scenic overlook. The Difficulty rating of this hike is moderate but steep with elevations of 2000 ft. to 3550 ft. There of great views of the New River Valley and surrounding mountains.
Kelly Knob Overlook – This is a 2 mile hike along the Appalachian Trail to Kelly Knob Overlook. Trail head also accesses Johns Creek Mountain Trail. The elevation is from 3300 to 3800 feet, with the difficulty rating considered to be moderate.
Barney’s Wall – This scenic mountain view sets directly above the Cascades Water Fall. It is proceeded by a 3/4 mile hike down the mountain trail. Most of it is very moderate hiking. Due to low laying brush, it’s not recommended for horses, maybe a mountain bike. This is not a highly publicized trail or look out and there is minimal parking off of the main fire trail road.
