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Gone Fishin2400 viewsFound this Great Blue Heron standing in teh Guest River fishing the little area between the rocks.

The Trail2371 viewsThe surface of Guest River gorge Railtrail is the best we have seen, bar none.

If you live in Tri-Cities area of Tennessee or SW Virginia and want to ride long distances I would suggest I-81.

If you want a short bike ride with breath taking scenery drive up to Coeburn, Va.

Overhang2393 viewsThe overhang above BJ's head go another 90 ft. out of camera field.

More typical Guest River.

Waterfall Exit2340 viewsWhen one decides to build a railroad in front of a waterfall what do you do with the waterfall after the water has fallen?

Easy, build a culvert, or trestle if you like, cover it with dirt and lay the tracks over it.

The water exits to the river and the tracks don't get washed away.

Doug Hale3002 viewsSee our "Featured" on Doug Hale. The little plaque under his hand is dedicated to him for his contribution to Guest River Gorge Railtrail.

I am richer because I met Doug and no, I didn't mug him. Besides Doug is still not a pushover. :)

One Of Four2303 viewsFrom the time you get out of the car in the parking lot at the trailhead you hear Guest River roar.

On four accounts you hear the river and a falls roaring.

Queen Anns Lace2707 viewsLate July on Guest River Trail

Guest River2362 viewsThis is typical of what you will see of the Guest River.

There are a couple of larger cascades that I could not get to due to time restrictions but, rest assured I will return in the Fall when the leaves are gone.

Last additions - Guest River Gorge Railtrail, Virginia

Queen Anns Lace2707 viewsLate July on Guest River TrailJul 29, 2013

Gone Fishin2400 viewsFound this Great Blue Heron standing in teh Guest River fishing the little area between the rocks.Sep 21, 2011

River Wall2426 viewsNo, I didn't mean to say river walk. That really is a wall built in the edge of the river.

i would guess, due to it being located in the curve of the river, it prevents the railroad from being washed out.

Too much rain in the mountains makes great waterfalls but, is devastating to railroads that run along the banks of the river.Sep 20, 2011

Overhang2393 viewsThe overhang above BJ's head go another 90 ft. out of camera field.

More typical Guest River.Sep 20, 2011

Mile marker 5.8 1918 viewsEnd of the trail at mile marker 5.8, punctuated by an oncoming train. This is where the spur from Coeburn, Va. connected to the Clinchfield, now the CSX. railroad.Sep 20, 2011

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