Track the ax as our hikers make their way along Boone Trace

Scott County, Virginia

 Boone Trace 250 – Day 3 (April 25)

📍 Start: Hob-Nob Drive In, Gate City, VA
🏁 End: Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center, Duffield, VA
📏 Distance: 10 miles

Get ready for an epic 10-mile trek from the retro Hob Knob-Drive In to the stunning Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA! Today’s hike winds through rolling hills and dense woodlands reminiscent of the 18th-century frontier, where Daniel Boone and early settlers blazed trails through the wild Appalachians. With breathtaking views and deep historical roots, this journey will leave you inspired.

Historical Highlights:

• 🏞️ Clink River Crossing at Troublesome Creek: A Storied Stream Along the Clinch: Winding its way through the rugged hills of southwestern Virginia, Troublesome Creek is a modest tributary with a name that hints at a rough-and-tumble past. Flowing into the Clinch River, one of the most biodiverse waterways in North America, this creek has witnessed centuries of frontier life, early settlements, and quiet resilience.
  
  The name “Troublesome” likely dates back to the 18th century, when long hunters, traders, and settlers carved their way through the wilderness. The creek may have earned its name from its unpredictable floods or perhaps the frequent skirmishes between settlers and Native tribes in the contested lands along the Clinch. Either way, the name stuck—echoing the grit and challenge of life on the early Appalachian frontier.
  
  Today, Troublesome Creek flows more gently, a silent witness to the passing of time. It nourishes the same valleys that once sustained cabins, cornfields, and pioneer dreams, while feeding into the Clinch—a river with roots as deep as the limestone ridges that cradle it.

As our hikers make their way through your communities, we invite you to come out, give them a wave, and greet history in motion. A friendly smile or a wave can make a big moment even more meaningful—after all, you’re witnessing the legacy of Boone come alive.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to trace the path of Daniel Boone and the pioneers who followed. Share your photos and experiences with us using #BooneTrace250!