Point of Interest
Little Stony National Recreation Trail follows Little Stony Creek through a 400-foot deep and 1700-foot wide gorge along an old narrow-gauge railroad bed. Large rock outcrops, ledges, and boulders form the scenic edges along Little Stony Creek. In some areas of the trail, hikers will need to climb over and around boulders and large rocks to remain on the trail.
Length: 2.8 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: Backcountry
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: TRAIL PARTIALLY CLOSED. TRAIL REPAIRS ARE PLANNED FOR 2020
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -
Trail Use Notes:
None
Seasonal Use Notes:
None
Location: 2.6 miles north of Dungannon, VA. on Rt 72.
County: Scott
State: VA
Townships: -
Driving Directions:
Little Stony Trailhead: From Coeburn VA Follow State Highway 72 S for 3.3 miles, turn right onto State Route 664 and follow for 1.1 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 700 and follow for 1.3 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 701 at the fork and follow to trailhead parking area. Hanging Rock Trailhead: From Coeburn VA follow State Highway 72 S for 8.6 miles to the Hanging Rock Day Use Area. The destination is on the right.
Average Grade: 5%
Maximum Grade: -
Elevation High: 2250 Feet
Elevation Low: 1500 Feet
Elevation Gain: -
Average Width: 24 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil
Additional Surfaces: Soil
Year Designated: 1987
