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A subset of these are designated "Family/Beginner", thus great for families with at least elementary-aged children or new to hiking in this area. These are generally closer (thus less "ride time") and less distance/elevation change. Refer to the [[ClubWIKI:TopsList|favorites list]] for recommendations, while below is a list of other opportunities. | A subset of these are designated "Family/Beginner", thus great for families with at least elementary-aged children or new to hiking in this area. These are generally closer (thus less "ride time") and less distance/elevation change. Refer to the [[ClubWIKI:TopsList|favorites list]] for recommendations, while below is a list of other opportunities. | ||
Ride distance is from Colonial Heights. | |||
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|Bays Mountain [[BMP Lakeside Trail]] | |Bays Mountain [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]] | ||
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| | |[[Grassy Ridge]] | ||
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| | |55 | ||
|360 degree view of Roan highlands, azaleas and huckleberries in season | |||
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| | |[[Laurel Fork Falls]] | ||
| | |3-5 | ||
| | |32 | ||
|Nice waterfalls | |||
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| | |[[Natural Tunnel State Park]] | ||
| | |4 | ||
| | |36 | ||
|Train tunnel, blockhouse | |||
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|[[Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve]] (Lebanon, VA) | |||
|3-4 | |||
|60 | |||
|Swinging bridge, two waterfalls | |||
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|Rhododendron Trail at [[Grayson Highlands]] | |||
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|80 | |||
|wild ponies and huckleberries | |||
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|[[Rock Creek Falls]] | |||
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|32 | |||
|Reasonable slope to ribbon waterfall | |||
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|[[Steele Creek]] Bristol, TN | |||
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|Walk around reservoir, nature center, playground, miniature train | |||
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|[[Warriors Path State Park]] | |||
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|4 | |||
|Variety of trails | |||
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Revision as of 13:57, 31 July 2011
Easy is a relative term. This region of varying terrain offers interesting contours and views to explore. For this wiki, "Easy" is being defined as up to five miles (or so) and less than 1000 ft elevation change, thus suitable for hikers with limited or infrequent experience.
A subset of these are designated "Family/Beginner", thus great for families with at least elementary-aged children or new to hiking in this area. These are generally closer (thus less "ride time") and less distance/elevation change. Refer to the favorites list for recommendations, while below is a list of other opportunities.
Ride distance is from Colonial Heights.
| Trail | Hike (miles) | Ride (miles) | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT: Little Rock Knob | 5 | 48 | From Hughes Gap – 2009 Wildflower |
| Bays Mountain Lakeside Trail | 2 | 6 | Reservoir, animal habitats |
| Buffalo Mountain White Rocks | 5 | 25 | Overlook of the valley above Johnson City |
| Doe River Gorge | 4-6 | 34 | old railroad grade |
| Grassy Ridge | 3 | 55 | 360 degree view of Roan highlands, azaleas and huckleberries in season |
| Laurel Fork Falls | 3-5 | 32 | Nice waterfalls |
| Natural Tunnel State Park | 4 | 36 | Train tunnel, blockhouse |
| Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve (Lebanon, VA) | 3-4 | 60 | Swinging bridge, two waterfalls |
| Rhododendron Trail at Grayson Highlands | 80 | wild ponies and huckleberries | |
| Rock Creek Falls | 32 | Reasonable slope to ribbon waterfall | |
| Steele Creek Bristol, TN | Walk around reservoir, nature center, playground, miniature train | ||
| Warriors Path State Park | 4 | Variety of trails |
Pages in category "Easy"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.