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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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|From Hughes Gap – 2009 Wildflower
|From Hughes Gap – 2009 Wildflower
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|Bays Mountain [[BMP Lakeside Trail]]  
|Bays Mountain [[BMP Lakeside Trail|Lakeside Trail]]  
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|old railroad grade
|old railroad grade
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|[[Grassy Ridge]]
|2.0 loop
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|{{Hike}}
|55
|360 degree view of Roan highlands, azaleas and huckleberries in season
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|[[Laurel Fork Falls]]
|1.4 loop
|3-5
|{{Hike}}
|32
|Nice waterfalls
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|[[Natural Tunnel State Park]]
|1.8 loop
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|{{Hike}}
|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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|Variety of trails
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Revision as of 12:57, 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