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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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Created by VA General Assembly in 1993, we've been helping visitors and tourism-related businesses for 30 years and growing!

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OUR SERVICES

- Lodging, Dining, Shopping Info

- Outdoor Adventure Assistance

- Calendar of Regional Events

- Regional Attractions Info

-Outfitters & Guides Listings

- Travel Planning Assistance

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HEART of APPALACHIA

VISITOR CENTER

3028 4th Avenue Market Square

PO Box 186, Saint Paul, VA 24283

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Map not to scale. Rings represent approximate

2-hour drive time.

© 2012-2025 Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority

Our backroads are just that – rural working roads, traveled by residents, farmers, coal transport and a variety of visitors. Use caution while traveling and check road conditions before riding unfamiliar routes.  Enjoy your ride!
511Virginia.org offers road condition info.

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