Salt Trail
Trail
8.7 mile
14.0 kilometer
point to point
Doubletrack
Easy
Elevation
Ascent:
225'
69 m
Descent: -654' -199 m
High: 2,218' 676 m
Low: 1,723' 525 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 6% (4°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“This is a little-used rails to trail project connecting Glade Spring to Saltville, VA.”
— Joey AtkinsElectric Mountain Bikes Unknown
Features -none-
Family Friendly This is an easily-traveled and lightly trafficked doubletrack for most if its length.
Description
This little-used trail connects Glade Spring to Saltville as it follows the historic Norfolk and Western Rail Spur. This trail passes through pristine woodlands and picturesque farmland along the way. It's an easy ride that's perfect for the whole family.
The only downside is that for a small distance, in the community of Plasterco, it follows the highway due to a mine collapse several years ago that closed the adjacent portion of rail line.
The only downside is that for a small distance, in the community of Plasterco, it follows the highway due to a mine collapse several years ago that closed the adjacent portion of rail line.
Contacts
Land Manager: Town of Saltville
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Jan 25, 2019
Megan Fisher
If doing the whole trail up and back, start in Saltville, ride up to Glade Springs, and back down. A trail that has so much potential, but is lacki…
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