Switchback Trail   Hiking here in Virginia is a must. There are many wonderful hiking trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it's a great hiking area. A long drive separates Boone from Switchback Trail, but trails like these are great. When was the last time you got out in nature a bit? Switchback Trail in Grayson County, Virginia is such a great place. There's whitewater on New River for all you thrill seekers. Grayson Highlands State Park is a great site to go if you're at     Switchback Trail, and getting to Opossum Creek from Switchback Trail is simple. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Switchback Trail has to offer, you can camp at Raccoon Branch Campground. Looking for some flowing water? Try Solomon Branch; while you're here you will meet lots of people from nearby Troutdale. While staying at Switchback Trail you could always look at Fairwood Valley; you can stay the night at Hurricane Campground. Just can't get enough of Switchback Trail. There are some good whitewater spots on Big Wilson Creek. Summertime highs at Switchback Trail typically tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Throughout the winter this place   gets highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Switchback Trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Switchback Trail a wet site. Throughout the month of July you get the most rain around here, and November is the month with the least moisture. Be the first to review Switchback Trail SUBMIT INPUT     Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Switchback Trail.   Campgrounds Near Switchback Trail: Old Virginia Group Horse Camp, Troutdale , 0 miles away Scales Trailhead, Troutdale , 1 miles away Fox Creek Horse Camp, Troutdale , 2 miles away Hurricane Campground, Smyth County , 2 miles away Hurricane, Troutdale , 2 miles away   Whitewater Near Switchback Trail: Big Wilson Creek, Grayson County , 3 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Close to Mouth of Wilson) New River, Alleghany NC/Grayson VA County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Stuart Dam to US 221/21) New River - South Fork, Watauga/ Ashe/ Alleghany County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 61 miles long (Route 1347 to Mouth of Wilson) New River, Grayson County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 41 miles long (Stuart Dam to Fries) Green Cove Creek, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (AT - Virginia Creeper Trail)   Hotels Near Switchback Trail: General Francis Marion Hotel, Marion , 8 miles away The Collins House Inn, Marion , 8 miles away Econo Lodge Marion, Marion , 9 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Marion , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Atkins, Atkins , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Switchback Trail Rural Retreat Lake, Wythe County , 17 miles away