Local Attractions and Activities
- Downtown Blacksburg
- Short walk from the conference venue
- Paved walking/running trail: Huckleberry Trail North
- Short walk from the conference venue
- Hiking trail: Cascades National Recreation Trail
- 30-minute drive
- 2-3 hour round trip hike (waterfall; easy to moderate)
- Hiking trail: Dragon’s Tooth (Appalachian Trail)
- 35-minute drive
- 2-3 hour round trip hike (overlook; moderate to difficult)
- Unpaved walking/running trail: Pandapas Pond
- 10-minute drive
- Tubing at New River Junction
- 25-minute drive
- Leisurely 1-hour float