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Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Why you'll love it
Pat Jennings Visitor Center
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The Pat Jennings Visitor Center serves as the headquarters and gateway to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Located only 6 miles from I-81, the visitor center is in a peaceful mountain setting and adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. The center is a great place to learn more about the area and pick up maps, natures guides, and memorabilia. Clean restrooms, picnic tables, and the Two Ponds Nature Trail make this an ideal stop for visitors.
Keowee Park Shelter
~1h 25m drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Hurricane Campground
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near VA.
Fort Hamby Park
~1h 22m drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Claytor Lake
~1h 21m drive
Easy
Clinch River - Cleveland Access
~1h 11m drive
Moderate
South Holston River Tailwater
~1h 17m drive
Hard
Warrior Creek
~1h 25m drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop near VA.
Bandits Roost
~1h 23m drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
North Fork Holston River - Saltville Access
~34 min drive
Easy
