The Huckleberry Trail connects the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg and is part of the nation’s rail-to-trail system, making the 14-mile trek perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, whether walking, running or cycling.
The Jefferson National Forest offers 2,000 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback-riding trails. Set among neo-tropical migratory birds in the summer and a kaleidoscopic palette of color during the crisp fall, it lends to discovering some of the most breathtaking scenery in the region.
The Poverty Creek Trail area, also located in Jefferson National Forest, is a paradise for mountain-bikers. Claimed as some of the best mountain biking trails on the East Coast, mountain bikers can kick up mud over 19 trails and more than 30 miles of terrain.
If you’d prefer something more leisurely, the loop around Pandapas Pond features gently rolling slopes across a one-mile wheelchair-accessible trail. The loop is perfect for running, fishing, walking, or just enjoying a picnic at the Pond’s day area.
TransAmerica Trail is over 4,000 miles long and passes right through Christiansburg! Cycle your way through part of the TransAmerica Trail, Route 76. Ride on through rolling hills while ascending and descending among the mountains.
Camping
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests stretch across the entire state of Virginia, neighboring the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. In addition to camping, visitors can enjoy fishing, mountain biking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and photography.
New River Junction Campground is located in Blacksburg, this campground offers picnic tables, in-ground fire pits, Wi-Fi access, hot showers and restrooms, an open-air pavilion featuring horseshoe pits, basketball, ping-pong and more. For more information and to reserve your space, please click here.
Adjacent to Poverty Creek, Boley Field Group Campground provides easy access to the 17-mile Poverty Creek Trail System for hikers and mountain bikers, as well as great amenities for groups of 50 or less. These amenities include a group fire ring, picnic tables, a standing grill and vault toilet. Click here to reserve your space and learn more about the campsite.
Caldwell Fields Group Campground has two separate fields that can be rented together or individually. Both fields can accommodate up to 100 people and are bordered by Craig Creek, providing fishing opportunities and a chance to cool off. For more information, please click here.
If you are looking for a peaceful getaway, Floating Heaven is a treehouse site that offers roof covered, open cabins in their treehouses that can house two adults and two small children. They also offer camping on their platforms in hammocks or tents. Other amenities include fire pits, tables and chairs, charging outlet and a charcoal grill. To learn more, please click here.
