Hike To A Remote Forest Gorge On The Guest River Trail, A Secluded Virginia Adventure
By Beth|Published May 21, 2020
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Beth
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
There’s a remote gorge in the Jefferson National Forest just waiting to be discovered. Hikers curious to explore a secluded terrain will revel the chance to experience the Guest River Trail. While it’s not one of the most well-known hikes in Virginia, it won’t fail to impress. You can look forward to spotting cascading waterfalls, a flowing river, and massive cliffs along the way. The trip measures twelve miles in total, but you don’t need to hike the entire trail to enjoy the epic scenery that awaits at every turn. Curious to learn more? Here’s everything you need to know about this remote forested hike.
The lengthy Guest River Trail is twelve miles of gravel, bridges, and paved terrain that leads travelers along the Guest River.
The beautiful and underrated Guest River is part of the Mississippi River Watershed and a tributary of the nearby Clinch River in southwestern Virginia.
Whether you commit to a few hours in the wilderness or an entire day, you'll be pleased by the variety of scenery and natural landmarks that await you here.
Have you hiked the Guest River Trail before? If so, we’d love to hear all about it! For more information about this trail, including maps and helpful directions for getting there, you can click here.