Description
Elevation: 2608 ft.
The Appalachian Trail (AT) in this area passes through a mosaic of woodland and open farmland with several areas of successional fields. The woodland here is predominantly oak, maple and hickory, while the moister valleys are coated with rhododendrons. The AT can be followed south across Glade Mountain into the Jefferson National Forest or north, under I-81, towards Crawfish Valley. The habitat also supports numerous other warblers, including yellow, hooded, ovenbird, and American redstart, as well as other woodland and edge species.
Wildlife Sightings
99 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Appalachian Trail – near Settler’s Museum:
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2025 | 12 | Laura Aron |
| 18 Oct 2025 | 12 | Mike Evans |
| 3 Aug 2025 | 19 | Patty Elton |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 30 | John Koon |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 14 | Bird Smith |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Amenities: Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 1322 Rocky Hollow Rd, Atkins, VA 24311
From I-81 in Wytheville, continue south. Take exit 54 for CR 683 toward Groseclose and turn left (south) onto Windsor Rd/CR 683. Then, turn right onto US-11 S followed by a left onto Phillipi Hollow Rd. In 1.5 miles, turn left onto Rocky Hollow Rd/CR 615 and find the museum to the right at the next intersection.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Daily, sunrise-sunset; admission free
Contact Information:
- Settler's Museum: 276-686-4401, settlersmuseum@centurylink.net; Appalachian Trail: Appalachian Trail Conservancy- 540-904-4393, cmcbane@appalachiantrail.org
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