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Coal Canyon
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Spearhead Trails, Buchanon County, Popular Gap Park, Southern Gap Outdoor Adventures |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area has over 127 miles of multiple use trails that are rated as mostly easy. The trails form long loops that are mostly hard pack dirt with light elevation changes and several scenic view points. This trail system also ties into nearby Ridgeview Trails, making this a premier destination to spend a few days riding and camping.
The trails and parking area are only open during daylight hours but camping with direct trail access can be found next door at Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure. This new campground offers fully furnished cabins, RV hookups, tent sites, restroom and laundry facilities.
Currently a 7,500' visitor center is under construction which will feature an observation deck, gift shop, event and banquet rooms plus an office that sells ATV permits.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Spearhead Trails User Permit Sticker |
| Dates Open | Daily sunrise to sunset. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | camping permitted at Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure |
 Campfires | Prohibited | camping permitted at Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure |
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted from dawn to dusk |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | No doubling up - No passengers on any ATV unless the ATV is manufactured for the driver and a passenger. Blaze orange vests encouraged during hunting season. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 6,000 acres (9 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 127 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2000 to 2200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade |  Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Exxon (276) 935-5840 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Exxon (276) 935-5840 |
 Water | On Site | Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure (276) 244-1111 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure (276) 244-1111 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure (276) 244-1111 |
| Campground | On Site | Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure (276) 244-1111 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Exxon (276) 935-5840 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($30.00 per rider) Annual Pass - $60 (if purchased online add $3). Resident Annual Pass - $30; Day Pass - $30, Youth 12 and under - $33 |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $50.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Southern Gap Outdoor Adventure Fee |
| Comment | All riders, drivers, passengers and bicyclists must have a valid Spearhead Trails sticker affixed to the left side of helmet. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Grundy, VA | ||
| Address | Southern Gap Road, Grundy, VA 24614 | ||
| From: Roanoke, VA
1) Take I-81 South to Exit 72 2) Merge onto I-77 North, continue about 27 miles 3) Take exit for US-52 N, continue .2 miles 4) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp onto US-52/US-460, continue about 40 miles 5) Turn right (north) to stay on US-460, continue 30 miles 6) Turn left (south) onto Lovers Gap Road, continue 4 miles 7) Turn right (north) onto SR-718/VA-604, continue about 3 miles 8) Staging area is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Spearhead Trails P.O. Box 1594 Coeburn, VA 24230 (276) 807-7581 (276) 220-9875 info@spearheadtrails.com spearheadtrails.com |
| Contact Info | Southern Gap Outdoor Adventures 1124 Chipping Sparrow Road Grundy, VA 24614 (276) 244-1111 info@sgadventures.com www.sgadventures.com |
| Comment | ATV rentals, tours and cabin rentals |
Coal Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/5/2020 (Thanks!)
Coal Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/20/2017 (Thanks!)
Coal Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/10/2017 (Thanks!)
Coal Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/20/2017 (Thanks!)
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