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The following trails are available in Hungry Mother State Park.  The below route describes a couple of loop hikes that could be of interest.
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Revision as of 12:31, 15 August 2011


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Trail Name Hungry Mother State Park
Nearest City Marion
State Virginia
Trail Marking {{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.pngDnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 0.50.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br />30 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip 0.650.65 mi <br />1.046 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation *"*" is not a number. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point *"*" is not a number.
Nearest Medical Marion, VA
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Trail Overview

Hungry Mother State Park offers eight hiking trails covering around 12 miles running along the lake, through woods, and up to park's 3,270 feet highpoint.


How to get there

From the TriCities area:

  1. Take I-81 up to Exit 44 (US-11/Marion).
  2. Turn right/NE on US-11/Lee Highway and proceed into town just over three miles.
  3. Turn left/NW onto VA-16 and continue another four miles.
  4. Turn right/NW into state park.
  5. Day parking for the main trails on right below dam - and back by the cabins.

Route Description

The following trails are available in Hungry Mother State Park. The below route describes a couple of loop hikes that could be of interest.

Miles Hungry Mother State Park Difficulty Usage

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Regulations

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Maps

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(G) 36.289343,-82.503302 Eastern trailhead (G)36.282225,-82.508721 Western trailhead (A) 36.290010,-82.501231 Parking at ballfields </googlemap>

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