Breaks Interstate Park

Breaks Interstate Park is a bi-state park along the border of Kentucky and Virginia.  Although part of both the Virginia and Kentucky state park systems, Breaks is a separate entity created by interstate compact established by Congress.  The park is named for a beak in the Pine Mountain ridgeline, which runs from Tennessee to Kentucky.  The gorge is 5 miles long and reaches depths of 1650 feet, earning the moniker "Grand Canyon of the South".

Contact Information:

627 Commission Circle
Breaks, VA 24607

Phone (276) 865-4413

Directions:


From Grundy, head west on US-460 for about 6 miles and turn left on Route 609.  Drive 9.1 miles and turn left on VA-80.  Go 0.8 miles and turn right to enter the park.

Map:




Trails:


Geological Trail:


Length: 0.35 miles
Blaze: White
Difficulty: Moderate

Geological Trail starts from State Line Overlook and leads past striated rocks and cliffs, offering a great example of the geological history of the area.  The trail ends at Laurel Branch Trail.


Grassy Creek Trail:


Length: 0.5 miles
Blaze: White
Difficulty: Difficult

Grassy Creek follows its namesake downstream from Laurel Branch to the confluence with Russell Fork.  There are several nice cascades along the creek.


Laurel Branch Trail:


Length: 1.25 miles
Blaze: Red
Difficulty: Easy to Difficult

Laurel Branch Trail follows its namesake downstream from Laurel Lake.  The last half-mile is very steep and rocky before reaching Grassy Creek Trail.


Prospectors Trail:


Length: 1.5 miles
Blaze: Orange
Difficulty: Moderate

Prospectors Trail follows along the cliffs below the main overlooks.


River Trail:


Length: 1 mile
Blaze: Blue
Difficulty: Difficult

River Trail leads from the confluence with Grassy Creek and heads steeply up along the cliffs to terminate at Prospectors Trail.


Points of Interest:


State Line Overlook:


State Line Overlook has views looking north into Kentucky and Virginia.


Towers Overlook:


Towers Overlook provides a great view of natural towers formed of erosion-resistant rock.


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External Links:


Breaks Park website: http://www.breakspark.com/

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