Seven Sisters Trail
Posted by Chris | Filed under State Parks
Description: Seven Sisters Trail terminates inside of Stony Fork Campground. Trail users must park outside the Campground (fee area) and access the trail from Stony Fork Nature Trail (located within the campground), or use the parking lot at the east end of trail. Car shuttle or road walking distance is 2.5 miles between termini. Seven Sisters trail is known for its variety of terrain. Vegetation changes from the creek bottom with giant old growth white pines and rhododendron to hardwood forest at the top of the ridge. Good views are plentiful during leaf off season.
Total Distance:
4.8 miles
Location/Directions:
From Wytheville: Take Interstate 77 north for about 6 miles to Exit 47. Turn left onto Rt. 717 west. Go about 1.25 miles to the trailhead parking lot. Trail pickup point is at Stony Fork Campground 2.5 miles west of the trailhead parking lot. Total travel distance: 7 miles
Difficulty:
Moderate
Elevation:
2500 to 3300 feet
