Giles County, VA – Sweeping vistas, fresh mountain air, and abundant wildlife are just a few reasons to get out and explore Giles County. Go Hike Virginia recently featured an article detailing a trio of trails that are sure to please those yearning for picture-perfect panoramas.
Here’s a list of the Giles County trails featured in the article:
Kelly’s Knob: A Scenic Appalachian Trail Hike Near Blacksburg, Virginia
All elevation gain is experienced within the first .5 mile of this 4-mile gem located just outside of beautiful Blacksburg, VA. The out and back trail is pet friendly and is rated as moderately difficult.
Sugar Run Mountain: A Vista-Filled Trail Near Pearisburg, Virginia
This 10.8-mile loop hike offers rewarding views of the beautiful blue ridge mountains near Pearisburg, VA. The hike is strenuous and offers 2000 vertical feet of elevation gain! Budget at least 5 hours for this one and bring plenty of water!
Angel’s Rest: Big Views in Pearisburg, Virginia
This 5.0-mile hike is far from easy, but the double dose of far-reaching views makes this hike an absolute must-do when in mountainous Giles County.
Read the full article, including expanded details about each of the trails, here
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