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EAGLE'S NEST

The valleys on the Eagle's Nest loop provided routes to early pioneers as they moved westward toward Cumberland Gap. This route winds along the Powell and Clinch Rivers through wooded backroads where eagles soar. Add a few miles to your trip to visit the Wilderness Road State Park and Martin's Station.

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Approximately 93.4 miles

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1. Start in Pennington Gap

2. West on 58-Alt

3. R on 659

4. L on 659

5. R on 889

6. R on 58

7. L on 744 Atlanthis Hill Rd

8. L on 63 to Sneedville

9. L on 33 to Kyles Ford

10. L on 70

11. R on 612

12. L on 58

13. R on 421 to Pennington Gap

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LODGING

Leeman Field RV Park & Campground - Pennington Gap

335 Fairground Road | 276-298-5177

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Mother's Place - Pennington Gap

1054 Big Hill Road | 276-220-4169

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Rocky Holler Cabin Retreat - Blackwater

675 Roller Lane | 276-870-5138

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Wilderness Road Campground - Ewing

854 National Park | 606-248-2817

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Wolfe-Gilbert House - Dryden

193 Wolfe Gilbert Road | 276-220-4169

DINING

​Ben Hur Café - Ben Hur

38033 Veterans Memorial Hwy | 276-346-1700

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Dutch Treat - Jonesville

133 Deroyal Industries Road | 276-445-4024

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El Castillo - Jonesville

301 Trade Center Lane | 276-346-4000

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El Centenario - Pennington Gap

930 E Morgan Avenue | 276-546-0044

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Hong Kong - Pennington Gap

930 East Morgan Avenue | 276-546-6988

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Huddle House - Pennington Gap

1526 West Morgan Avenue | 276-546-5088

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Morgan Avenue Café - Pennington Gap

40578 West Morgan Avenue | 276-546-1704

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Papa Bear's Deli - Jonesville

33836 East Main Street | 276-346-0398

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Patio Drive-In - Pennington Gap

43498 Veterans Memorial Hwy. | 276-546-2709

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River Place on the Clinch - Kyles Ford, TN

2788 Hwy. 70 | 877-483-7211

Roger & Tiger’s Deli - Pennington Gap
42149 E Morgan Ave | 276-546-6511

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Rooster's Pub - Pennington Gap
131 Harrell Street | 276-546-4190

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Tasha’s Restaurant - Jonesville
33739 Main Street | 276-832-4553

ATTRACTIONS

Axe Handle Distilling
42236 Wilderness Road, Pennington Gap

 

Wilderness Road State Park & Martin's Station

8051 Wilderness Road Trail, Ewing, VA

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Lee Theater

41676 W Morgan Ave., Pennington Gap, VA

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Map not to scale. Rings represent approximate

2-hour drive time.

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Our backroads are just that – rural working roads, traveled by residents, farmers, coal transport and a variety of visitors. Use caution while traveling and check road conditions before riding unfamiliar routes.  Enjoy your ride!
511Virginia.org offers road condition info.

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