Carvins Cove Natural Reserve — Bennett Springs

Description

Elevation: 1238 ft.

On the other side of Brushy Mountain from the Carvins Cove Boat Ramp, Bennett Springs is the launching point for nearly 60 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. The higher elevation here attracts blue-headed and warbling vireos, worm-eating warblers, and other neotropical species, in addition to the year-round resident northern cardinals, tufted titmice, common ravens, and red-tailed hawks.

Notes:

• Check the trail sign and/or trail map carefully for mileage, difficulty, usage, and elevation change before heading off.

Directions

Physical Address: 4300 Carvins Cove Rd., Salem, VA 24153

From Salem, head north on VA-311 N/Thompson Memorial Dr. toward Clay St., at the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto VA-311/Catawba Valley Dr., turn right onto VA-740/Carvins Cove Rd., and follow it for approximately 3.5 miles to the parking area on the right.