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Trails
Waid Recreation Area
has over 5 miles of hiking trails. These trails travel through rivers, over hills, across farm lands, and atop abandoned dirt roads.
Franklin County Recreational Park
is located two miles off Route 220 and is home to trails rolling over beautiful wooded hills, nestled around an acre size fishing pond.
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
has a trail totaling 3 miles of pleasant lake and wooded view hiking. Entry and exit points are scattered throughout the park, with signs identifying each.
Grassy Hill Hiking Trail
starts on Technology Drive in Rocky Mount, across from the YMCA. This hiking trail is managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and totals over 6.6 miles of scenic hiking.
Philpott's Dogwood Glenn Trail
is a five mile hike with scenic lake, wildlife, and wooded views. This trail stretches from Salthouse Branch at Philpott Lake to the Philpott Park Tailrace.