New River Overlook - Hiking trail near Pembroke, Virginia, United States - Description

A short hike through some woods to a rocky outcropping over a bend in the New River.

Park in the cul-du-sac at the end of the road. The trail is at the far side; follow the trail up around to the overlook. You can also climb down to a lower rock to get a better view.

This hike is very easy.

Edit 11/24/12: There are now "No Parking" signs on the cul-de-sac so you will have to park elsewhere and then walk to the trailhead.

Take 460 into Pembroke turn onto castle rock Dr.

Turn left to stay on Castle Rock Dr.

Drive to the end just before the parking lot turn left onto horseshoe farm Rd.

Follow this past some houses to the cul- de-sac at the end. park there the trail is at the far side.

Edit 11/24/12: There are now "No Parking" signs on the cul-de-sac so you will have to park elsewhere and then walk to the trailhead.