SKULL CRACKER
You'll have a laugh-out-loud good time riding this scenic bypass! Pass historical buildings, a stunning waterfall, and charming small towns. Take a side trip to the Creation Kingdom Zoo, or spend another day floating down the Clinch River, dancing at Carter Family Fold, or kick back in front of a cozy fire at your cabin getaway!


Approximately 50 miles
1. Start in Gate City
2. Take 71 to Nickelsville
3. L on Twin Springs 680
4. L on 671
5. R on 659
6. L on 65 toward Dungannon
7. Travel approximately 10 miles
8. L on Manville Rd Rt 645
9. R on 665
10. Follow back to Gate City
LODGING
Natural Tunnel State Park - Duffield
1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy 276-940-2674
Appalahian Mountain Cabins - Duffield
530 Fincastle Rd 276-940-1155
Estillville Bed and Breakfast - Gate City
128 Park St 276-690-2091
Boone's Pointe Cabins - Gate City
Rt 224 276-494-1077
Sugar Maple Inn - Nickelsville
112 Dougherty St 276-479-0371
DINING
Front Porch Deli - Fort Blackmore
13832 Clinch River Hwy 276-995-1200
2256 Daniel Boone Rd 276-452-4538
Teddy's Restaurant - Nickelsville
11804 Nickelsville Hwy 276-479-3128
101 E Jackson St 276-690-2253
Smoke-n-Pig's Stillhouse - Gate City
132 W Jackson St 276-639-9759
184 Kane St 276-386-3702
Molcajetes Meixcan Grill - Gate City
201 W Jackson St 276-386-2833
ATTRACTIONS
1642 Snowflake Rd, Gate City, VA
3449 A P Carter Hwy, Hiltons, VA
Junction of 680 & 681 N of Nickelsville, VA