Experience the heart of the Appalachians firsthand.
Appalachian Trail: For amazing views, check out the section of the AT along the south rim of Burke’s Garden. However, the access road is steep and rutted, requiring
a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Cavitt’s Creek Park: This 300-acre park with a 54-acre lake has lots of opportunity for recreation, equipment rental, and campsites and cabins. 750 Recreation Dr., N. VisitTazewellCounty.org
Spearhead Trails: With winding ATV trails, plus hiking, biking, and equestrian trails through 400 miles over seven trail systems for any skill level. Plus, birding trails, kayak access points, and more. SpearheadTrails.com
Trout Fishing: The headwaters of the Clinch River are in Tazewell County and make for great trout fishing. Little Tumbling Creek, Roaring Fork, Wolf Creek, and Cove Creek are just a few spots where SWVa fishing can be supreme—all near the town of Tazewell. HeartOfAppalachia.com
Read more about Tazewell here.
This article originally appeared in the October 2024 issue.
