Description
Elevation: 2578 ft.
The 4.8-mile Seven Sisters Trail passes through a variety of terrain including mature white pine stands and rhododendron thickets. Early in the morning, the mossy forest is often cloaked in a mist, giving the area the feel of an uncharted, foreign world. As one explores the trail under the massive white pine, be on the look out for birds such as ruffed grouse, wild turkey, woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers and other woodland passerines
Wildlife Sightings
60 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Seven Sisters Trail:
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Eastern Phoebe
- Blue-headed Vireo
- American Crow
- Common Raven
- Carolina Chickadee
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | 16 | Brian Bockhahn |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 16 | Julie Thomson |
| 15 Mar 2026 | 11 | Evan Spears |
| 15 Mar 2026 | 11 | Ty Smith |
| 2 Oct 2025 | 8 | Gretchen Dillon |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Camping/Lodging
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
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Maps & Directions
From the Tower Road turn left on Rt. 696/Barretts Mill Road. Follow this road 0.8 miles to SR 21. Turn right on SR 21 and follow it north into Wytheville and US 11. Turn right on US 11 and follow this through the Town of Wytheville to Pepper’s Ferry Road. Turn left on Pepper’s Ferry Road and follow it north for approximately 1.3 miles to I-77 North. Follow I-77 North 5.3 miles to Exit #47. Take Exit #47 and follow Rt. 717 southwest toward Stony Fork Recreation Area. Follow Rt. 717 for 0.7 miles to the trailhead and the parking area on the right. The trail can also be accessed via the Stony Fork Camping Area.
Site Information
Managed By:
- U.S. Forest Service
Access Requirements:
- Daily, sunrise-sunset; admission free
Contact Information:
- Site Contact: Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area: 276-783-5196, email sm.fs.mrnra@usda.gov
Sites, or portions of sites, can be closed periodically for management activities. Please always check the site’s website for additional information prior to visiting.