Striper Cove Trail

Trails Virginia Striper Cove Trail

Virginia · Bedford County

Striper Cove Trail

Moderate wooded route on the Smith Mountain Lake trail system.

Rating

Length

3.1 mi

Difficulty

5

County

Bedford

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Stream-side walk toward Natural Bridge area features.

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Devils Marbleyard Trail

Steep climb to a massive boulder field and ridge views.

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About This Trail

Undulating lakeside route in Smith Mountain Lake State Park following scenic coves with 331 feet of elevation gain. Short spur trails lead to waterside benches, and hikers may spot loons, blue herons, and bald eagles along Virginia’s second-largest freshwater lake.

Location

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Coordinates: 37.0964, -79.6204

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Getting There

From Bedford, take US-460 to Route 122 south to Moneta, then go east on Route 608 to White House. Turn south on Route 626 for 2 miles to Smith Mountain Lake State Park entrance.

Nearby Trails

Apple Orchard Falls Trail

Follows the stream to the falls

Cedar Creek Trail Natural Bridge

Stream-side walk toward Natural Bridge area features.

Devils Marbleyard Trail

Steep climb to a massive boulder field and ridge views.

Potts Valley Rail Trail

Gradual rail-grade route through Potts Valley scenery.

Otter Creek Trail

Creekside forest route in George Washington National Forest.

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