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Hiking at Staunton River State Park

1170 Staunton Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589

Latitude: 36.696066

Longitude: -78.685254

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The park has approximately 12 miles of hiking and multi use trails that take users through the wooded areas on this peninsula. Horseback riders should note that there is horse trailer parking near the park entrance and that a parking fee is required. Hikers should remember that the multi-use trails are shared by horseback riders and bikers.

Hiking Trails At Staunton River State Park

Captain Staunton Trail

The Captain Staunton Trail is a 0.7 mile, easy, interpretive hiking loop that is accessible from the main park road near the Visitor's Center as well as from the River Bank Trail. This easy trail goes through the woods, passing several signs interpreting local wildlife and history. When the trail reaches the River Bank Trail there is a short return loop before returning to the trail head.

Blaze Color: Red

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Length: 0.7
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Earth

Crow's Nest Trail

The Crow's Nest Trail is a 0.2 mile easy, multi use trail. It connects the Riverbank Trail to the Robin's Roost Trail. This short trail passes through wooded areas and clearings near the main park road, crossing it and reaching the Riverbank Trail. The earthen trail is fairly wide but gets narrow in places. When combined with portions of the other two trails, this trail makes a nice loop of about 2 miles in length.

Blaze Color: Orange

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Length: 0.2
Difficulty: Moderate
Surface: Earth

River Bank Trail

The River Bank Trail is a 8.3 mile, moderate difficulty, multi-use trail that runs around the park's perimeter and is popular with equestrians. The trail is accessible from every trail in the park except the Tutelo Trail. This trail runs through the wooded areas around the park, going up and down some fairly steep hills, and usually running near the Dan and Staunton Rivers. The trail features an overlook of Buggs Island Lake along with numerous photo opportunities. Portions of the trail pass over wooden bridges, where some equestrians may choose to walk their horses.

Blaze Color: Dark Blue

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Length: 8.3
Difficulty: Moderate
Surface: Earth, Boardwalks

Robin's Roost Trail

The Robin's Roost Trail is a 1.1 mile easy, multi-use trail that is accessible from the Riverbank Trail and the Crow's Nest Trail. This path takes users from Riverbank Trail, crosses the main park road, then becomes narrower and passes the Crow's Nest Trail before reaching the other end of the Riverbank Trail. There are some moderate changes in elevation near the River Bank Trail where the trail increases in difficulty.

Blaze Color: Yellow

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Length: 1.1
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Earth

Tutelo Trail

The Tutelo Trail is a .1 mile, easy hiking trail that serves primarily as a connector trail. The trail connects picnic area 1 to the Visitor's Center and pool area, crossing a small bridge and the Riverbank Trail in the process. This trail runs parallel to some power lines and as such has a wide margin of cleared land to either side of the trail.

Blaze Color: White

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Length: 0.1
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Grass, Earth

Twin Loops Trail

The Twin Loops Trail is a 2.5 mile, moderate difficulty multi-use trail, that is accessible from the horse parking lot and the Riverbank Trail. Consistent with its name, the trail is made up of two loops that wander through wooded areas, up and down several hills, and across a number of creeks. In places, this potentially confusing trail runs on wide fire roads, and at other times it follows a rough narrow path with occasional obstacles that can be particularly challenging to bicyclists. Follow the blazes and be prepared for the twists and turns to avoid wandering off this trail.

Blaze Color: Pink

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Length: 2.5
Difficulty: Moderate
Surface: Earth

Other Activities At Staunton River State Park: Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking, Swimming, Wildlife Activities, Photography and Canoeing And Kayaking

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1170 Staunton Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589

Latitude: 36.696066

Longitude: -78.685254

Captain Staunton Trail

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Robin's Roost Trail

Tutelo Trail

Twin Loops Trail

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Latitude: 36.696066

Longitude: -78.685254

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River Bank Trail

Robin's Roost Trail

Tutelo Trail

Twin Loops Trail

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1170 Staunton Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589