Wytheville Virginia Recreation

State Parks

• New River Trail State Park
  176 Orphanage Drive • Wytheville, VA 24360
  Located in Foster Falls
  276-699-6778
  A 57-mile long state park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way, this park features an... more...  map

Recreation Areas

• Big Bend Picnic Area
  Located on Big Walker Mountain
  276-228-5551
  Seven picnic units with tables, grills, and fireplaces and excellent views from atop Big Walker... more...  map

• Dark Horse Hollow Picnic Area
  Located in Jefferson National Forest
  276-228-5551
  This picnic area features eleven picnic units with tables and grills, as well as hand pumped water.... more...  map

• Stony Fork Recreation Area
  155 Sherwood Forest Road • Wytheville, VA 24382
  276-228-5551
  Part of and just off the Big Walker National Scenic Byway, this is a recreation area of the... more...  map

Fishing

• Brackens Fish Hatchery
  Route 4, Box 568 • Wytheville, VA 24382
  Located on State Road 654
  276-228-7836
  This former federal fish hatchery was the first federal hatchery in the nation. It offers rainbow... more...  map

Hiking & Climbing

• Appalachian Trail
  155 Sherwood Forest Road • Wytheville, VA 24382
  276-228-5551
  Southwestern Virginia includes some of the most spectacular sections of this famous... more...  map

• Monster Rock Hiking Trail
  155 Sherwood Forest Road • Wytheville, VA 24382
  This short trail hike leaves Big Walker Lookout parking lot and leads to a large rock outcrop. ... more...  map

• Seven Sisters Trail
  155 Sherwood Forest • Wytheville, VA 24382
  Wythe Ranger District, Jefferson Nat'l Forest
  276-228-5551
  Almost five miles in length, this moderately difficult trail is open-ended, so it is necessary to... more...  map

Outfitters & Guides

• New River Adventures
  1007 North Fourth Street • Wytheville, VA 24382
  276-228-8311
  A full service outfitter and guide company that provides guided fishing, biking, canoeing, back... more...  map