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Our Backyard Trail

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
Museum Front Gate

When

June 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Trails Day with staff and volunteers with the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park. Are you interested in seeing cool nature and taking a nice walk on a local trail? Want to find the coolest phenomena in your backyard, but don't know where to start? Join us on June 7 at 10am as we explore ecosystems along the Big Stone Gap Greenbelt. This is a paved, mostly flat three-mile loop around the town of Big Stone Gap. Meet volunteers and rangers at the front gate of the museum to join in this walk through the trail in your backyard!

This program will be held rain or shine. Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Registration is not required for this program. For more information, contact the park at (276) 523-1322.
A footbridge on the Big Stone Gap Greenbelt Trail

About National Trails Day

On the first Saturday of June, Virginia State Parks celebrates National Trails Day, an annual event encouraging outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to explore hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Virginia’s 43 state parks offer guided hikes, trail maintenance workshops and volunteer opportunities to highlight trail stewardship and the importance of preserving trails for future generations.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-1322
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov