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Spectacular Overlooks:
Bald Knob:
Views southwest of New River Valley
Low technical difficulty, steady fire road hike
Bear Cliffs:
Technically difficult, rewarding views of eastward of Blacksburg and Roanoke
Old Club House:
Gentle hike across old golf course, views from southward facing cliffs toward Radford
Wind Rock:
Hike part of the AT, amazing views north and west into West Virginia
War Spur:
An popular loop hike with stunning northeastern views
Butt Mountain Overlook:
Easy access from road, nice views towards Angel's Rest and Pearisburg
Barney's Wall:
Take the Conservancy Trail down from Butt Mountain Road for a vertigo inducing overlook.
Come by the Conservancy Visitor's Center for more info and directions!
Click for Trail Map (pdf)
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Recreation: Hiking
2,600 acres waiting for you to explore...
Trail Access
Year-round parking for hikers is now available at our new Trail Access parking lot, 9/10ths of a mile past the Mountain Lake Hotel entrance on your right. There you will find a new kiosk with a trail map and other information.
New!
We have installed a box on the outside of the kiosk where you can obtain your daily parking pass for $3.00 per vehicle. We encourage you to fill out your contact information if you are interested in receiving email updates from the MLC.
If you are a frequent trail user, you may want to consider another option. You may purchase a yearly Trail Access Pass for $20 from the MLC Visitor's Center. They can be mailed to your address upon request.
Interested in becoming a member? Our 'Trail Lover' membership includes it all!
Our brand new custom trail maps are now available at the Conservancy office next to the hotel, East Coasters Bike Shop in Blacksburg & Roanoke, Run About Sports, Backcountry Ski and Sports, Tangent Outdoors and Blue Ridge Mountain Sports at First and Main. These 1:24,000 scale, shaded USGS topo maps have all of our trails precisely GPS traced in custom colors and include difficulty and length.
Please note:
No pets are allowed on Conservancy property. This is for the well-being of you and your pet and to protect our wildlife.
Bird Watching
- Join expert ornithologists Jerry Via and Bill Akers
- Learn about species particular to Mountain Lake
- Check our Community Calendar to see up to date schedule
Bald Knob, elevation 4365'
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