Occoneechee State Park - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Occoneechee State Park |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Virginia |
| Nearby Town: | Clarksville |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From I-85, take Route 58 West Exit at South Hill, VA. Park is located on Route 58 one mile east of Clarksville,VA. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 5.40 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Big Oak Trail @ Campground C |
| Trails Used: | Big Oak Trail, Campground B trail, Old Plantation Trail, Mossey Creek Trail, Warrior's Path Trail. |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Lakes |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Occoneechee State Park 1192 Occoneechee Park Road Clarksville, Va. 23927-9449 Phone: (434) 374-2210 http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/occ.shtml |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Dogs, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Although there is no backcountry camping, the developed sites are spaced out well and offer great views if you can get a lake front site. With 18.1 miles of total trails there is a variety of areas to visit while at this state park. I started out my hike from the trailhead of Big Oak Trail @ the park access road and made my way towards campgound B. Although it was mid march, much of the trees were bare except for a few that were starting to flower. After using the access road for campground B to get back on the trail, i headed down Campground B trail to pick up Old Plantation Trail. I then picked up Mossey Creek trail with a shoot off to Warrior's Path Trail and back to Mossey Creek. After finishing up Mossey Creek at the park access road I then backtracked to where I began. The weather was great, low 80's with a gentle breeze off the lake and blue skys that went on forever. I would say that the ideal times to visit and hike this park are spring and fall. Yet if you like to multi-sport the summer is a great time also. |
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