County:  The Canoe Trail is all in Scott Co.  See Water Trails for more details. Description taken from VA Website:  “The Clinch River   flows through some scenic gorges and has sweeping mountain views.   Some sections contain Class I to III rapids. The river offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing for smallmouth and muskies. The Nature Conservancy has designated the river as one of the "Last Great Places" in America because it is home to protected species of mussels. The Clinch River is great for fishing. Fees do apply for obtaining fishing license that is required for fishing”. Map on website includes all access points.

http://www.scottcountyva.org/pdf/Scott%20Co.%20Clinch%
20River%20Trips.pdf

Counties:   Scott /Russell                               http://www.riverfacts.com/maps/13441.html

Canoe Trail from St. Paul to Dungannon on the Clinch River. AW Class: I, easy.

Length: 18 miles.  Put-in Location Coordinates:  Latitude: 36.9015 Longitude: -82.3081   

Takeout Location Coordinates:  Latitude: 36.8246  Longitude: -82.46331     

Counties:    Scott/Wise                                                      http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13498.html                                              

Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Ramey Fork to Hanging Rock)  

Counties:   Scott/Wise                                                      http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13466.html                            

Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 72 to Clinch River)   

County:    Scott                                                                                   http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13497.html          

Class V+ - 3 miles long (Little Stony Falls to Hanging Rock)   

County:     Scott                                                                                     http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13412.html          

The Snowflake to Antioch Church section of Big Moccasin Creek in Scott County is 6 miles long.

This section is classified as  class I-III(IV).

County:   Scott                                                                                     http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13417.html

Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork)  

County:   Scott                                                                                     http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13415.html          

Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge)  

County:     Scott                                                                                     http://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/13416.html

Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout)    

Canoeing/Camping Opportunity:   Hunters Ford Island on the Clinch 

County:     Scott                                 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=20389                                

Taken from website:    Located just outside of the Jefferson National Forest next to the bridge on Rt.65 near Dungannon. Unlike any other campground in Virginia, the island is nestled in the waters of the Clinch River. 10 tent sites and 2 cabins; cabins $20/night, tents $6/night, pop-ups $8/night, large group rate to rent $75/night. Paddleboats and canoes privided, volleyball, horseshoes, fishing, and picnic tables. Shower house is conveniently located on the island. No electricity on the island.    

County:      Scott   26 .7 mile trail         

In the Jefferson National Forest.   Managed by the U.S. Forest Service

County:     Scott    .5 mile hiking nonmotorized trail         

In the Jefferson National Forest.  Managed by the U.S. Forest Service

County:   Scott   .9 mile hiking nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park. 

Managed by Virginia State Parks 

County:      Scott 1.3 mile hiking trail in the Jefferson National Forest. 

Managed by the U.S. Forest Service 

County:   Scott   A nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park.   (Length unknown) Managed by Virginia State Parks                     

County:    Scott    .4 mile hiking nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park. 

Managed by Virginia State Parks      

County:  Scott   .5 mile hiking nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park. 

Managed by Virginia State Parks   

County:   Scott        http://danielboonetrail.com/map.php

Kane Gap in Scott County is part of the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail    This section of the trail is being developed by the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Corridor Alliance.  It was noted on the above website that this is the only section of the trail that has not been paved over.  (Need follow up research to verify this).    

County:  Scott                                 http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/clinch/recreation/hiking/little_stony_nrt.shtml

Scenic Views of deep gorges 400 and 1700 ft deep. There are 2 waterfalls 30 and 40 feet high. Near the lower trailhead is a large rock outcrop of the Hunters Valley fault for which the Hanging Rock Picnic Area was named. The vegetation consists of cove hardwoods and hemlock. Mountain laurel and Rhododendron are very abundant along the trail. The sheer size of the canyon and roaring sound of rushing water gives the hiker an exciting experience.

Directions:   From the upper trailhead parking lot, start by following the Little Stony Creek downstream.  Trail ends at the Hanging Rock Picnic Area where one will find 16 picnic areas with grills for cooking. There is also a group picnic area with shelter. Vault toilets and drinking water are available.

Length:  3.0 miles   Open year-round.    Picnic area open mid March-October 31. Rated as easy--short sections are rough and rocky. The grade of trail is 4-5% average. Much of the trail is wide and barrier free.

County:    Scott 3.5 mile hike/bike nonmotorized trail         

In the Jefferson National Forest.   Managed by the U.S. Forest Service

County:    Scott  .2 mile hike/bike nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park. Managed by Virginia State Parks       

County:    Scott   30 mile hike/bike nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park.  Managed by Virginia State Parks   

County:    Scott  2.2 mile hike/bike nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park. Managed by Virginia State Parks   

County:    Scott  70 mile hike/bike nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park.  Managed by Virginia State Parks    

County:      Scott  .70 mile hike/bike nonmotorized trail in Natural Tunnel State Park.  Managed by Virginia State Parks

County:  Scott

There are seven walking trails at Natural Tunnel State Park, the longest one being 1.1 miles long. These trails lead to the unique features of the park: the tunnel floor, Lover’s Leap, Tunnel Hill and Gorge Ridge. A 500-foot boardwalk and observation deck provide accessibility to guests with disabilities.   They may also take a chairlift to the mouth of the tunnel via chairlift when it's operational.   Most trails are open to mountain bikes with bike rentals available at the campground host campsite.

County:    Scott County  http://www.scottcountyva.com/park/index.htm

1.5 mile nature trail at Scott County Park and Golf Course  - Slide show of trail on website                   

Contact:    Mark Wolfe, Park Manager - 247 Fore Drive, Suite 101, Gate City, VA  24251 (276)452-2442.

• Jasper to Kane Gap:  5 hours on Forest Service road and logging trail on Powell Mountain where Daniel Boone led settlers.  Reasonable path.
• Lovelady Gap to Big Stone Gap and back on gravel Forest Service Road Route 641.  Approximately 18 mile round trip.  Limited parking.
• Mabe to Sawmill, Flannery Ridge and Pick Breetches Ridge.  Approximately 11 hours?.  Limited parking.  Good Fall Color ride.
• Stanleytown to Maple Gap, Flannery Ridge and back. Several options and distances.   Good parking.  Primitive camping.
• Devils Fork up Straight Fork Ridge and Devils Fork Loop Trail.   Carle and back down Route 619.  8 hour trip.  Or up and back in 5 hours.  Limited parking.
• Devils Fork up Route 619 to 704 and back.  Time and distance at your discretion.  Limited parking.  Park and ride from Fort Blackmore Elementary School.
• Devils Fork up 619 to 704  to Big Flat Top.  Up and back, approximately 25 miles.  Limited parking.
• Hagan Hall/Branham Road to Mahogany Hollow.  Up and back.   Nice leisurely ride.  Approximately 5 hours.  Gravel and Forest Service gated roads.  Reasonable parking.
• Hagan Hall/Branham Road to Bark Camp Lake.  Up and back on gravel.  5 hour trip.  Reasonable parking.
• Hagan Hall/Branham Road to Little Stony Falls.  Up and back.  Approximately 8 hours.  Gravel Road.  Reasonable parking.  

County:       Scott 15.70 multi-use nonmotorized trail in the Jefferson National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service      

County:    Scott 7.2 multi-use nonmotorized trail in the Jefferson National Forest.  Managed by the U.S. Forest Service        

Counties:              Scott                                           http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=15177                                                                                                              http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/nat.shtml 

Description:    More than 850 feet long and as high as a 10-story building, Natural Tunnel was naturally carved through a limestone ridge over thousands of years. William Jennings Bryan called it the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Other scenic features include a wide chasm between steep stone walls surrounded by several pinnacles, or chimneys.

Facilities include:  A campground, picnic areas, amphitheater, visitor center and gift shop, historical blockhouse, swimming pool and chair lift to the tunnel floor.     

Activities include:  Swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, interpretive programs. 

The park also offers cave tours and canoe trips on the Clinch River, as well as the Cove Ridge Center, which offers environmental education, conference facilities and overnight dorm accommodations.                                 

History:   The state acquired the tunnel and 100 surrounding acres in 1967 from the Natural Tunnel Chasm and Caverns Corp. to establish Natural Tunnel State Park.  Another 8,50l acres were later acquired, and the park opened in 1971.

County:   Scott/Washington  

The Mendota Trail could connect the City of Bristol along the Old Southern Railroad to Carters Fold in Scott County.

Status:   At this time, this initiative appears to be stalled indefinitely.  

Counties:   Begins in Scott although the majority is in Smyth County.

Description:   The North Fork of the Holston River at the confluence with Big Bruley Creek to Tennessee state line in Scott County has the potential for being designated a Scenic River                                                     

Potential to develop canoe trail:  

• Shortage of public access sites limits the duration and types of trips that can be offered.
• Facilities for canoe-in camping and public rest stops are also needed at appropriate distances along each river. 
• Holston River also needs additional public boat launching and bank fishing opportunities.  

Counties:  Scott/Lee                                                     

Trans-Virginia Southern Trail - Major trunkline trail system that traverses the southern part of Virginia from the Cumberland Gap to the Chesapeake Bay using existing trails where possible including portions of the Wilderness Road Trail and Daniel Boone .  Components of the Southern Appalachian Greenway Alliance's plans will become components of this vision.                       

Sponsors:   The Southeast Foot Trails Coalition and Mid-Atlantic Foot Trail Coalition are heading up the project which is sponsored by the American Hiking Society. 

Counties:     Scott/Lee/Wise/Dickenson                                           http://www.thecrookedroad.org/   

250 mile Virginia's Heritage Music Trail   
Map:  http://www.virginia.org/images/CRmap2big.gif          

It is also the route for the Bike across Virginia event - http://www.bikevirginia.org/2008/  

Counties:    Scott/Lee                                                           http://danielboonetrail.com/map.php

Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail follows Routes 23 and 58 to connect Scott and Lee counties to the states of Tennessee near Bristol and Kentucky at the Cumberland Gap, portions of which overlap the Wilderness Road Trail.              A few notable sites along the route include:  Duffield, side trip to Blockhouse, Natural Bridge, Stock Creek, Speer’s Ferry, Gate City Courthouse, Moccasin Gap and Anderson Blockhouse.  

Potential:    This route can become part of the Trans-Virginia Southern Trails as improvements are made to enhance user safety.                    

Recommendation:   Historically significant sites along the route should be identified with interpretive signage and informational material.                       

County:   Scott

The trail will focus on above ground features and tourist caves throughout the state's valley and ridge physiographic province.  This thematic trail, once created, should aid in promoting resource management goals and best practices that help landowners  protect sensitive karst resources such as caves, springs and sinkholes.            

Supporters:     Virginia Region of the National Speleological Society and the Virginia Cave Board     

County:    Scott  .25 walking  trail at Duffield Recreation Complex.  Managed by the Town of Duffield    

Counties:   Scott/Russell                    

Two sections through Russell County have been designated a scenic river (Confluence with Little River to Route 645 - Nash Ford Bridge and at the confluence with Guest River), another section through Russell has desirable components to be designated (Nash Ford to Route 58) and the portion through Scott has potential components but requires further study (Confluence with Guest River to VA-TN line).              

Natural Tunnel State Park's Staff members conduct interpretive trips on the Clinch River in Scott County.  Access is fairly good where the TVA and Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) collaborated in the development of a series of access sites.                                 

Potential for being designated a Scenic River and establishing a Blueway trail on the Clinch River,

• The shortage of public access sites limits the duration and types of trips that can be offered.
• There is also a need to improve public access to stocked trout streams in the region. 
• Inadequate parking and access trails create congestion, resource degradation and unsafe conditions during popular fishing days. 
• Facilities for canoe-in camping and public rest stops are also needed at appropriate distances along each river. 

  Recommendation by DCR:

• State and local officials should work with river user groups to develop a canoe trail for the Clinch and Powell Rivers. 
• And develop a management plan that addresses law enforcement, education, camping, sanitation, access management and maintenance.  
• Clinch River also needs additional public boat launching and bank fishing opportunities.   

              See Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve for more on this. 

Community of Hiltons      County:  Scott            http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=10670

Counties:      Scott/Lee/Wise/Dickenson    

Counties:   Scott/City of Norton/Lee/Wise

The following Tennessee Nature Conservancy Preserves are all located in Scott County:  

• Kerney Island TNC Preserve   (297)
• Grays Island TNC Preserve                                    
• TNC Easement
• Pendleton Island TNC Preserve