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Stuart's Knob Hike

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Stuart's Knob Trailhead

When

Aug. 21, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Follow the path taken by old miners of days gone by. see the old mines and hear about the boom town, Fayerdale, which once stood where Fairy Stone Lake is today. Learn how the influence of Fayerdale and the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps led to the development of Fairy Stone State Park.

View of Stuart's Knob from the beach.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov