Hiking at Breaks Interstate Park
(276) 865-4413
627 Commission Circle
Breaks, VA 24607
Latitude: 37.286752
Longitude: -82.296031
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Beaver Pond Trail
The Beaver Pond Trail is an easy, 0.4 mile hiking trail that starts in the Deer Trail, circles the Beaver Pond, and comes back onto the Deer Trail.
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- Length: 0.4
- Difficulty: Easy
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Campbranch Trail
The Camp Branch Trail is a 0.7 mile, easy trail that follows a stream that leads to the river. While traveling on the trail you will pass by rhododendron as well as numerous rock outcroppings that provide great photo opportunities. At the trail's end, you're granted with a great view of the river.
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- Length: 0.7
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Earth
Center Creek Trail
The Center Creek Trail is a 0.5 mile, moderate difficulty trail that follows Center Creek until it's junction with Grassy Creek.
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- Length: 0.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Cold Springs Trail
The Cold Springs Trail is a 0.5 mile, moderate hiking trail that follows a streambed from the Cold Spring to the Laurel Branch Trail. The trail is rather rocky and becomes slippery during heavy rains.
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- Length: 0.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Deer Trail
The Deer Trail is a 0.3 mile, easy hiking trail that will gradually take you through the woods to Beaver Pond.
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- Length: 0.3
- Difficulty: Easy
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Geological Trail
The Geological Trail is a 0.35 mile, moderate hiking trail that features many interesting rock formations and faults. The trail changes grade frequently and varies from rocky to smooth. It is possible to combine this trail with the Ridge Trail for a loop back to the Stateline Overlook.
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- Length: 0.35
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Grassy Creek Trail
The Grassy Creek Trail is a 0.5 mile, moderate hiking trail that follows Grassy Creek to its junction with the Russell Fork River. The trail has a steady uphill grade from its intersection with the River Trail to the Laurel Branch Trail.
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- Length: 0.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Grassy Overlook Trail
The Grassy Overlook Trail is a 0.5 mile, moderate trail that travels steadily uphill from the Laurel Branch Trail to a little used overlook area. The overlook faces the Kentucky/Virginia state line as well as Grassy and Center Creeks. If you are in campground area B, it is only a short walk to the trail.
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- Length: 0.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Ladies Loop Trail
The Ladies Loop trail is a 0.24 mile, moderate difficulty trail with varying grades of elevation. The trail creates a loop connection with the Mountain Bike Trail.
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- Length: 0.24
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Lake Trail
The Lake Trail is a 0.5 mile, easy trail, that takes you along the undeveloped side of Laurel Lake past marshes, inlets , and a variety of wildlife. This trail joins the Laurel Branch Trail or can be used to get to the pool and dock areas. Entry points are found at Potter's Knoll, the Visitor Center, and the breast of the dam.
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- Length: 0.5
- Difficulty: Easy
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Laurel Branch Trail
Named after the creek it follows, the Laurel Branch Trail is a 1.25 mile, easy to moderate trail, that extends from the lower end of Laurel Lake to Grassy Creek. The first part of the trail is flat while the last half mile becomes steep, rocky, and uneven. This trail takes you through thickets of rhododendron to an interesting rock formation called The Notches and then through a mixed forest of hemlocks and hardwoods.
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- Length: 1.25
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Loop Trail
The Loop Trail is a 0.4 mile, easy trail that follows an abandoned road from Shelter No. 2 to a natural spring, then continues uphill to join the Tower Tunnel Trail near the Tower Tunnel Overlook.
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- Length: 0.4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Earth
Mountain Bike Trail
The Mountain Bike Trail is a 3 mile, moderate trail that takes you through the wooded area of the park at grades varying from easy and smooth to rugged and steep. This trail also provides access to the Ladies Loop Trail as well as the Rattlesnake Trail.
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- Length: 3
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Overlook Trail
The Overlook Trail is a 0.75 mile, moderate trail that has frequent grade changes. The continuous views of the canyon are a good way to see the overlooks and gorge, and are particularly scenic in the spring and fall. Many of the cliff edges are without railings so small children should be closely watched.
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- Length: 0.75
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Prospectors' Trail
The Prospectors' Trail is a 1.5 mile, moderate trail that follows along the base of the cliffs about 350 feet beneath the major overlooks. This trail follows the contours of the land for the most part with the exception of the rocky last half mile. Interesting views of the rock cliffs and overlooks above as well as the canyon below are found on this trail.
Blaze Color: Orange
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- Length: 1.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Rattlesnake Trail
The Rattlesnake Trail is a 2.5 mile, moderate difficulty trail that takes you through lush, hardwood forests. The trail's elevation varies as you traverse through multiple switchbacks. Be on the lookout for Red-spotted newts that make their homes along the trail. Take caution as the trail becomes very slippery when wet.
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- Length: 2.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Ridge Trail
The Ridge Trail is a 0.5 mile, moderate trail that crosses the top of a ridge covered with hardwoods and laurels and is a good choice for bird watchers. The first part of the trail is level and easy hiking, but it becomes steep near The Notches.
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- Length: 0.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
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River Trail
The River Trail is a 1 mile trail that is extremely steep and rugged with many descending switchbacks on the upper half portion and has more of a gentler grade along the river. It is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes, take water, travel with a companion, and plan an all-day hike for this trail. The scenery and solitude make this difficult hike worthwhile.
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- Length: 1
- Difficulty: Difficult
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Tower Tunnel Trail
The Tower Tunnel Trail is a 0.2 mile, easy trail with a moderate grade that leads to the Tower Tunnel Overlook. Blueberry bushes are in abundance along the trail and the berries are ripe in July and August.
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- Length: 0.2
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Earth
Towers Overlook Trail
The Towers Overlook Trail is a 0.15 mile, easy trail that begins at the Park Store and takes the hiker through a mixed hardwood forest to The Towers Overlook. Rhododendron, mountain laurel, and forest birds are abundant along the trails.
Blaze Color: Red
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- Length: 0.15
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Earth
Other Activities At Breaks Interstate Park: Biking, Horseback Riding, Camping, Boating and Water Sports, Fishing, Swimming, Picnicking, Winter Activities, Wildlife Activities, Photography, Gifts and Shopping, Educational Activities, Canoeing And Kayaking and Cabins and Lodges
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