Skip to main content

Lions Tail (Forest Trail #407)

Located on Crisman Hollow Road, the Lions Tail National Recreation Trail is accessible, with interpretive signage emphasizing the use of senses.

Trail Open To:

General Information

  • Trail Length: .3 miles
  • Blazes: None
  • Trail Difficulty: Easy
  • Connecting Trails: Loop
  • Elevation: 1270 feet to 1320 feet
  • Trail Access Points (Approximate LAT/LONG):
  • Trail Etiquette: Trail etiquette for multiple use trails calls for horses to have the right-of-way. Hikers should yield to horses. Bicyclists should yield to horses and hikers. Horse riders are responsible for the control of their horse at all times.

Open year round. Motorized access first Friday in April through first Friday in February

No fee.

No drinking water available. All water taken from natural sources should be purified before use.

Getting There

Directions

From I-81: Take exit 264 and continue east on Highway 211 into New Market. Turn left onto Highway 11 at the second traffic light. Go north to the next traffic light and turn east (still US 211). Turn left at approximately 3 miles onto FR 274 (Crisman Hollow Road). Lions Tale Accessible Trail is approximately 8 miles from Highway 211.

Additional Information

Operated By

Lee Ranger District: (540) 984 - 4101

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 26, 2025