The Southwest Virginia multi-use trail project includes the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell and Wise as well as the City of Norton - an initiative by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority (SRRA).

What is SRRA (Southwest Regional Recreation Authority)?

The Spearhead Trails project was started and initially facilitated by Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Partnership Alliance Marketing division.  In 2008, the Virginia General Assembly established the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority (SRRA).  The purpose and goal of SRRA is to oversee the development and management of the Spearhead Trail System within the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Wise and the City of Norton.

On November 12th, 2009, the results of a recent five month comprehensive study was presented at a conference held in Norton Virginia that  shows that there is tremendous potential for Southwest Virginia to become a “Trail Destination” for ATV riders, bikers, hikers, canoeists, horseback riders, naturalists and others.

THE PROPOSED TRAIL SYSTEM

• -Is intended to utilize easements on privately owned lands through cooperative agreements, mainly with large corporate landowners
• -Will be governed by a state authority, and patrolled by rangers with full law enforcement capabilities
• -Will require users to abide by a strict set of safety and conduct rules, enforced to protect users and the environment
• -Can provide economic diversification through development and expansion of businesses such as: outfitters, campgrounds, hotels, cabin rentals, restaurants, gift shops, supplier stores, ATV, bicycle, off-highway motorcycle and equestrian services/sales

 

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