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Wise County Virginia Hiking Trails
Phillips Creek Loop Trail
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
The 1.3 mile Phillips Creek Loop Trail is a self guided trail that
requires only a narrative trail brochure, and is rated Easy. There are
stops on the trail, the first in a wildlife clearing for deer, turkey and
other wild game. Next you will pass an old homestead, and traces of the
house may still be found. There is a White Pine stand that was planted in
the 1950's. At the next stop is an Eastern Hemlock log to count the annual
rings. Across the creek you can see the remnants of an old moonshine
still.
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The next stop is a very pretty waterfall along a high sandstone cliff.
Proceed on to an old Indian hunting camp. As you start down the trail back
to the parking lot you will be on an old railroad grade used in the late
1890's and 1900's to haul logs.
Trailhead is on far end of picnic area. Cross footbridge and follow
signs on trail.
Directions:
Take US 23 toward Pound, turn west on VA 671. Follow VA 671 5.5. miles
to Phillips Creek Recreation Area.
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