Christian Run Trail (Forest Trail #599)
Christian Run Trail traverses the sod of old fields from the pioneer homestead days. The remains of an old farmhouse are found here. Continue to follow the pristine run that feeds into Laurel Fork.
Trail Open To:
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
General Information
- Trail Length: 1.49 miles
- Blazes: Blue
- Trail Difficulty: Moderate
- Connecting Trails: FT #450 - Laurel Fork Trail
- Elevation: 2760 - 3720 feet
- Trail Access Points (Approximate LAT/LONG):
- LAT 38.54 LONG -79.6
- Lat/Long Conversion Table
- 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
No fee
No drinking water available. All water taken from natural sources should be purified before use.
Getting There
Directions
From Monterey, VA: Travel west on Highway 250 for 5.7 miles to Hightown, VA. Turn right onto SR 640 and proceed for 6.4 miles. Turn left on SR 642 and continue for 7.5 miles to FR 457. To reach the trailhead, travel down FR457 for 2.7 miles, go through the gate. The trailhead is in the open field on the left.
Additional Information
Operated By
James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts: (540) 839 - 2521