Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) First Saturday Outing
Locality: Patrick
Fairy Stone State Park
(GPS 36.798504,-80.116784)
Stuart, VA 24171
DRBA invites you to attend the first Saturday Outing to hike the trails of Fairy Stone State Park. Hikers are asked to meet at the Stuart's Knob Trailhead at 10 am on Union Bridge Road.
The two-mile hike will begin with the Iron Mine Trail, whose namesake feature is the mouth of an old iron mine, its dark opening covered by a barred grate. Remnants of iron ore may be visible alongside the trail. The path will then connect to the upper and lower Stuart's Knob loops. Lucas Conkle, trip coordinator, rates the trail as moderate and feels that the switchbacks make it easier to climb. Conkle plans to set a gentle pace to allow participants to enjoy the forest, the historic sites and the views.
Participants will have lunch near the shore of the 168 acre Fairy Stone Lake at the conclusion of the hike. Conkle recommends that anyone who wants to hike after lunch consider taking the 1.5 mile Whiskey Run Trail.
Bring lunch, water and a hiking stick, wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots, dress in layers of water-shedding artificial fabric or wool, and be prepared for rain or wind.
All participants are required to sign a waiver form.
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Date/Hours:
(10:00 AM)
Admission Fee: Free Admission
Telephone:
Dan River Basin Assoc.: (276) 634-2545
Email:
conklel@alumni.greensboro.edu
Website:
www.danriver.org
