Appalachian Backroads

12/05/2024

Want a FREE map, save the code to your pictures…go to pics and press the code…open and you are set!! Get the digital downloads too! https://www.appalachianbackroads.com/

11/20/2024

Dual sport riders and cyclist will enjoy the "relaunch" of the Heart of Appalachia Bicycle Route! Scan the QR code, then use RIDE GPS, and you are set, events on the classic asphalt/gravel surfaces will follow! For your new paper map, message us, we will be glad to send you one!

10/23/2024

Cowen's Mill in beautiful Lee County, VA is you fall foilage day trip or 3 day getaway to the Heart of Appalachia ! Hike the Sand Cave, vist Wilderness Road State Park, or Cumberland Gap National Park.

10/22/2024

A great day for a motorcycle ride on the Appalachian Backroads with a stop in beautiful St. Paul, VA! Thanks Mark Ritter for the photos!

10/04/2024

Have you got your tickets yet! If not, we have them here at Southern Gap Outdoor! The Appalachian School of Law is raffling off this brand new 2024 Polaris RZR 1000 sport side-by-side with the winner to be selected at the ASL Gala honoring 25 years of ASL graduates on Saturday, October 19 at 5 p.m. (Admission to the gala is free with a RSVP by: PHONE: 276.244.1258 or by EMAIL: [email protected] prior to October 7.) Only 800 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $50 each or five for $200. You can purchase your tickets in the Southern Gap Visitor Center. ASL Dean D.J. Western is checking out the new ride in this photo!

10/04/2024

10/04/2024

🚦 TRAIL OPENING INFO 🚦

Our ranger and maintenance crews have been working so incredibly hard to open trailways for you this weekend!

Friday, October 4, the following sections will be open:

🟢 Mountainview: Sections 1, 3, 4, 9, 13 and 22 are open.

🟢 Ridgeview: Sections 1, 11, 13, 15, 20, 21, 23, 31 and 40 are open.

🟢 Coal Canyon: Sections 17, 20, 21, 65 and 101 are open.

🟢 Jawbone: Sections 1 (only on Tazewell Co. side), 6, 9, 15, 16, 27 32, 33, 34, 36, 40, 43, 44, 70, 71, 76, 79, 80 and 92 are open.

🟢 Pocahontas: Sections 6, 12, 14, 16, 22, 26, 28, 43, 49, 51, 53, 61, 86, 97, 106, 126 and 128 are open.

🛑 Stone Mountain and Thunderstruck remain completely closed.

Please abide by all posted signage and review SRRA rules before hitting the trails. Additionally, note:

⚠️ Staff will be working on the trails all weekend. Please give them space and exercise caution for your safety and theirs if you see workers.

⚠️ Do not use your personal chainsaw or trail clearing devices on Spearhead Trails.

⚠️ It is imperative to stay on only the trail sections mentioned above.

⚠️ In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Stay safe and stay responsible! Thank you for your patience while our crew continues to work hard so you can Get Out Here.

10/04/2024

Cuz’s will be closed this weekend, Oct 4 and 5. We still don’t have any electricity. Hope to reopen next Wednesday Oct 9. Have a good weekend everyone!❤️

10/04/2024

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10/02/2024

10/01/2024

As small businesses throughout Tazewell County begin to reopen their doors, we encourage everyone to show their support for our local establishments. These businesses are the backbone of our community, and now more than ever, they need our patronage to thrive. Whether it’s dining at a local restaurant, shopping at a neighborhood store, or utilizing the services of a nearby provider, every little bit helps. Let’s come together as a community to ensure Tazewell County’s economy bounces back stronger than ever. Your support makes a difference!

10/01/2024

🚨Travel Alert🚨

Due to damage from the recent storms, please avoid traveling to Burke's Garden unless absolutely necessary. The road is at risk of collapsing.