MORE ROOM TO ROAM
Out here, the best plans leave room for a detour. Follow the trail, find the water, and breathe a little deeper.
GO WHERE THE AIR FEELS LIGHTER
Adventure comes naturally.
So does slowing down.
In Carroll County, the outdoors is never far away. Trails wind through hardwood forests, mountain roads open to long views, and the New River invites you to paddle, fish, or simply sit for a while.
Come chase a little adventure or leave the schedule behind. Around here, finding your cool can be as active or as easy as you want it to be.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
HIKE + BIKE
Follow the Trail
Walk, ride, or pedal your way through quiet forests, along the New River, and toward views that make every mile worth it.
EXPLORE THE TRAILS ➔
PADDLE + FISH
Get on the Water
Paddle one of the world’s oldest rivers, cast a line into a mountain stream, or simply find a peaceful place along the bank.
EXPLORE OUR WATERWAYS ➔
WILD PLACES
Find the Wild Places
Discover rocky passages, shaded overlooks, wildlife, and the little pockets of wonder hiding beyond the main road.
EXPLORE THE WILD ➔
"You don't have to go far to feel a world away."
START EXPLORING
Wild Places.
Welcoming spaces.
FRIES + FOSTER FALLS
New River Trail State Park
Follow a former railroad route beside the New River for an easygoing day of walking, biking, horseback riding, and riverside exploring.
CANA
Lovill's Creek Lake
Tucked away in the rolling countryside of Cana, Lovill’s Creek Lake offers a peaceful place to slow down and enjoy the outdoors. Cast a line from the shore, take in the quiet water, or simply settle in and enjoy this hidden Carroll County retreat.
FANCY GAP
Devil's Den Nature Preserve
Wander a forested loop to ancient rock formations, overlooks, and family-friendly nature discoveries at this 280-acre preserve.
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
Take the long way
through the mountains.
Begin beside the New River in Fries, follow the trail toward Foster Falls, wind back through the countryside, and finish with a golden-hour view near Fancy Gap.
STORIES FROM THE MOUNTAINS
Meet the people who know the way.
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Follow the trail, find the water, and experience the wild side of Carroll County.
