5의 그린브리어 카운티가지 명소 & 주요 장소

This 402-foot tunnel was completed in 1900 to allow railway passage directly through Droop Mountain. Even in daylight hours, it's dark in the middle of a 402-foot tunnel! A flashlight is recommended if you're riding through.

Spice Run Wilderness is a 6,030-acre of completely undeveloped, federally protected forest. The Greenbrier River Trail traces the western outline of the wilderness from across the Greenbrier River.

From this spot, in the curve between the picnic tables at mile marker 7.5 and the bathrooms at mile marker 9.5, you can catch some glimpses of the river through the open gaps in the trees as you ride above it.

The Big Draft Wilderness spans 5,144 acres and is situated just south of the Blue Bend Recreation Area, with a 14-mile trail system for hikers and horseback riders to explore. The area includes a mix of oak and hickory trees and beautiful wild rhododendrons. As you hike through this area, keep an eye out for whitetail deer, black bears, and wild turkeys who call this area home.

Lake Sherwood is a beautiful 164-acre reservoir that is a popular recreation spot for camping, picnicking, swimming, and boating. There are several hiking trails, a beach, and plenty of camping options. There are restrooms with running water and hot showers in summer, and vault toilets and hand-pump wells if you visit during the spring and fall.

As the official starting point of the trail, this parking area offers detailed trail information on signage, a drinking water refill station, a bike repair station, and picnic tables under some shady trees.