Wood Frog Pond Loop
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This short little loop is something the kids will love. There are a ton of frogs here, and you’ll hear them jump into the pond as you make your way around the pond.
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Lake Trail Loop at Kingdom Come State Park
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This short, quarter-mile loop around the small lake is a nice walk with plenty of ducks and a little fishin’ if you like. On this day, there was a family out enjoying themselves with some cane poles, small hooks, and plenty of bluegill.
Read MoreHigh Knob Lake Loop
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This is a beautiful walk in the woods. While a short hike, there is some modest challenge in terms of elevation as you make your way around the lake below. If hiking in the summer, plan to share the area with swimmers at the beach and swimming area complete with bathhouses.
Read MoreBark Camp Lake Loop
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This is a fantastic lake loop with a ton of flora and fauna to see. Most notably, beavers! I spotted a pair of beavers on the hike and countless trees that fell victim to them. AND, I encountered a black bear! Fortunately, there was a big thicket of rhododendron between us, and I had my trusty bear spray at the ready just in case (I always carry this when hiking alone in bear country). Oh, and the lake is gorgeous - so there’s that!
Read MoreUpper Norton Reservoir Loop
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This is a nice, short hike around the uppermost of two reservoirs on the mountainside above Norton, Virginia. It’s a peaceful walk on wide, well maintained hiking trails with plenty of intersecting biking trails along its length. For those who enjoy fishing, it would appear plenty of trout can be found in these waters.
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