Southwestern Virginia Hiking
Southwestern Virginia hiking offers a bewildering number of beautiful trails. From the Appalachian National Scenic Trail to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a particular highlight for any hiker hitting the trails of Virginia. To learn more about hiking in Southwestern Virginia, visit www.trails.com/activity.aspx?area=11796.
Southwestern VA Hiking Trip Hotel.
Southwestern Virginia hiking on the Appalachian Trail and in the Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the true pleasures to be experienced in the Virginia mountains. The Best Western Wytheville Inn offers an ideal hotel location in Virginia for hikers and outdoor adventures, just 3.4 miles from the famed Appalachian National Scenic Trail. After a fabulous day of hiking, come home to the down-home Southern hospitality of our friendly hotel in Wytheville, VA. As our guest, enjoy complimentary Continental breakfast, Business Center, outdoor pool, Fitness Center and free high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel.
[Top] Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
One of the most famous attractions of Southwest VA is hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. This legendary hiking trail stretches from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia through the states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mostly set in deep wilderness, some parts of the Appalachian Trail are paved and cross through into towns. The hike itself is an astounding 2,178 miles long, and some people actually hike the whole trail. For more details on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, visit www.nps.gov/appa/siteindex.htm
[Top] Virginia Outdoor Adventures.
Virginia is home to a splendid variety of outdoor adventures. Take your pick of rafting, kayaking, fishing and more. A canoe trip on the New River is one of the best ways to experience the dramatic beauty of Virginia valleys and mountains while quietly paddling downstream. Plan a canoe trip on the New River with the New River Outdoor Company, a full-service outdoors outfit providing kayak, raft and canoe rentals for anglers and adventurers on the New River. Take a guided fishing trip for small mouth bass, a local game fish variety of note. To learn more about planning outdoor adventures and renting equipment, visit the New River Outdoor Company at www.icanoethenew.com/index.htm.
[Top] Scenic Attractions & Big Walker Lookout.
Big Walker Lookout is one of the most spectacular scenic attractions in all of Virginia, and perhaps the United States. The Big Walker Lookout rises to a stunning elevation of 3,405 feet on Walker Mountain and offers panoramic views of Virginia farms, mountains, rivers and wilderness. Amazingly, the Big Walker Lookout views stretch out to four surrounding states. Climb to the observation tower for maximum height and the best views. For directions, hours and additional details about visiting Big Walker Mountain, go to www.scenicbeauty-va.com.
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