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TRAVEL ALERT
Southwest Virginia has been greatly impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. For visitors planning travel to or through SWVA in the coming days, please be aware that many areas are still without power or phone service, and you are likely to encounter closed roads and storm debris along the way. If you must travel to or through these areas, please use added caution and allow extra travel time during this challenging situation.
​For traveler assistance, especially directional as you navigate through Virginia, please call the Virginia Welcome Center at Covington - 540.559.3010 or the Virginia Welcome Center at Clear Brook - 540.722.3448 between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
​When traveling through the Heart of Appalachia localities of far Southwest Virginia, please reach out to Heart of Appalachia at 276-762-0011, for the latest most up to date information in that region.
​For road closures and current traffic conditions, please visit 511 Virginia or download the Virginia 511 mobile app. For Virginia emergency response information, visit https://www.vaemergency.gov/. If you would like to help support the affected areas through donations or organized volunteer efforts, please visit http://virginiavoad.org.
Take a ride on the wild side of our Appalachian Backroads. Over 1,500 miles of vetted byways climb to the edge of the horizon and descend thousands of feet to verdant valleys below. Connect to our Appalachian Backroads from the famed Back of the Dragon which boasts 3 mountains, 438 curves in 32 miles. Spurs off the main routes offer one-of-a-kind adventures that will keep you coming back for more!
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Our backroads span multi-lane highways to rolling rural roads with modest to moderate curves and straight-aways. Extraordinary vistas with breathtaking scenery will awaken the photographer in you, while the adventurer spies the next road less traveled. Cruise elevations to over 4,200 feet with the sun at your back and a smile on your face... Yes!
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This 128-mile ride with 40 miles of side trails treks through backroads, rails to trails, single track, historic sites, a natural preserve, wilderness area, a swinging bridge, three scenic rivers, farms, coal country, and gorgeous views in far southwestern Virginia. It is a Virginia State recognized bicycle and scenic drive route! It is perfect for dual sports bikes!!!
NOTE: The riding surfaces are 80% paved and 20% gravel. The gravel sections are located at Clifton Farm in Russell County and the National Forest in Bland County.
For a printed map, call (276) 762-0011 or email info@heartofappalachia.com. Click here for a downloadable map.
