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Outdoors and Sports Jackson River Scenic Trail

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    1903 Dressler Drive
    Covington, VA 24426
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    540-962-2178 (Tourism Office)
    540-863-6622 (Alleghany County Parks & )
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The Jackson River Scenic Trail follows its namesake river. The trail follows an old railroad bed of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (Hot Springs Branch) and passes through small communities, cultivated fields, and small patches of woodland along the way. It's common to see wildlife from the trail (birds, turtles, raccoons, rabbits, ground hogs, and deer).

With a trailhead located just minutes from downtown Covington, the Jackson River Scenic Trail has a surface of finely crushed gravel and is well-suited for family rides and hikes. There are four trailheads along the 14 miles, with a proposed 5th for future expansion.

The trail hosts the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Annual Marathon.

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  • Family Friendly
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Last Updated: 08/16/2017

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  • Alleghany Outdoors
    Alleghany Outdoors
    1903 Dressler Drive
    Covington, VA 24426
    0.02 MI
  • EVERGREEN INN - Covington
    EVERGREEN INN - Covington
    1914 Dressler Drive
    Covington, VA 24426
    0.18 MI
  • River Front Hideaway
    River Front Hideaway
    North River Rd
    Covington, VA 24426
    0.84 MI
  • Dry Run Trailhead
    Dry Run Trailhead
    E Cypress Street
    Covington, VA 24426
    1.22 MI
  • Petticoat Junction - Jackson River
    Petticoat Junction - Jackson River
    Mays Lane
    Covington, VA 24426
    1.52 MI

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