


Angel's Rest is a short, steep trail to a rocky ridge offering wide panoramas over the New River Valley and surrounding Blue Ridge ridgelines — excellent for sweeping landscape compositions, layered mountains, and river meanders. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm sidelighting and color; fall brings dramatic foliage. Trail is a roughly short hike from a roadside parking area with no entry fee; expect moderate crowds on weekends. Wear good shoes for rocky terrain and allow 20–60 minutes for the



Angel's Rest is a short, steep trail to a rocky ridge offering wide panoramas over the New River Valley and surrounding Blue Ridge ridgelines — excellent for sweeping landscape compositions, layered mountains, and river meanders. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm sidelighting and color; fall brings dramatic foliage. Trail is a roughly short hike from a roadside parking area with no entry fee; expect moderate crowds on weekends. Wear good shoes for rocky terrain and allow 20–60 minutes for the