- Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
- Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
- Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park (93) 3.1 mi. Smith Mountain Dam Visitor's Center (9) 3.7 mi. Smith Mountain Lake Dam (6) 3.7 mi.
- Smith Mountain Lake is a large reservoir in the Roanoke Region of Virginia, located southeast of the City of Roanoke and southwest of Lynchburg.The lake was created in 1963 by the Smith Mountain Dam impounding the Roanoke River.
- Smith Mountain Fire Tower and Trails are located just outside Dadeville, Alabama, just off Youngs Ferry Road. Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail – From the Parking Lot it is a steep 0.4 mile climb to the base of the tower. A sign on the West side of the tower points to the return trail to the parking lot.
- Smith Mountain Lake itself was created in 1960 when Appalachian Power built a dam on the Roanoke River in Smith Mountain Gap. Construction of the dam was completed in 1966, and in 1967 Appalachian Power donated the first parcel of park's land for the proposed park. The state bought the rest of the park's land over the next six years.
A new slot limit, designed to expedite the recovery and improve the number of trophy stripers in the reservoir, was instituted in 2006 and modified in 2012. It is unknown at this time what the long-term impacts of this parasite will have on the striped bass population at Smith Mountain Lake.
Smith Mountain Fire Tower and Trails
Historic Fire Tower, Educational Exhibits and Beautiful Hiking Trails
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Fire Tower Caution – Due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, please limit the number of people on the tower and in the cab to four (4). Use social distancing guidelines as much as you possibly can while climbing and viewing on the tower. CRATA wants everyone to enjoy the viewing experience from the fire tower, but during these unusual times, if another group is on the tower, please wait until they exit before you start your climb. Thank you for making good choices!
Smith Mountain Fire Tower and Trails are located just outside Dadeville, Alabama, just off Youngs Ferry Road.
Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail – From the Parking Lot it is a steep 0.4 mile climb to the base of the tower. A sign on the West side of the tower points to the return trail to the parking lot. Total length 1.0 mile. (It will seem further due to rugged terrain.)
Lakeshore Trail – Total length 2.4 miles. From near the top of the mountain, the Lakeshore Trail then makes a steep descent before winding gently along undeveloped shores of Lake Martin, returning to the parking lot through mixed hardwood/pine forest.
David M. Forker Island Hop/Boat Dock Trail – From Parking Lot it is approximately 1.4 mi. to the boat dock. When Lake Martin is lowered to winter pool levels, it is possible to walk another quarter mile crossing a series of islands inaccessible at full pool. The return trail from the boat dock to the parking lot is approximately 1.2 mile.
Little Smith Mountain Loop Trail – 2.6 miles
WARNING: This trail is spectacular for its views and rock formations, but is also the most difficult and potentially dangerous. At times the trail goes along sheer cliffs where a single misstep could have dire consequences. Do not attempt this trail unless you are sure-footed and in better than average physical condition. This is NOT a trail for small or unruly kids.
TRAIL MARKINGS
Rectangular paint blazes on trees at approximate adult eyeball height identify the correct trail paths. A double blaze either indicates a trail intersection or a sharp change in direction. DO NOT remark or change the trails.
Area Map With Trail Tracks
For printable PDF map click here. To download a KMZ file for this map click here.
Lakefront Real Estate is BOOMING across the Southeast with inventory routinely selling at record prices. Homes and land rarely stay on the open market for more than a few weeks, particularly waterfront and water access properties, so close to major population centers. Over the years, Smith Mountain Lake has proven especially hard to acquire quality lake parcels at affordable prices for second homes, rental homes, and retirement homes for the Virginia elite.
As a leading waterfront land developer in the U.S. we are able to use our bulk purchasing power to obtain premium waterfront tracts at deep discounts and we've been passing along these savings to our clients all over the country since 2011. However, prices are rising! This initial offering of a limited number of prime lakefront and lake access estates in 2020 will be your best opportunity to acquire beautiful waterfront and lake access estates from only $19,900!
Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
Appointments are limited for this one day showing. Pre-sale appointments are extremely limited and awarded on a first call basis. Call today for information and to reserve your appointment for Saturday, October 24th.
Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
Fire Tower Caution – Due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, please limit the number of people on the tower and in the cab to four (4). Use social distancing guidelines as much as you possibly can while climbing and viewing on the tower. CRATA wants everyone to enjoy the viewing experience from the fire tower, but during these unusual times, if another group is on the tower, please wait until they exit before you start your climb. Thank you for making good choices!
Smith Mountain Fire Tower and Trails are located just outside Dadeville, Alabama, just off Youngs Ferry Road.
Walker Bynum Smith Mountain Tower Trail – From the Parking Lot it is a steep 0.4 mile climb to the base of the tower. A sign on the West side of the tower points to the return trail to the parking lot. Total length 1.0 mile. (It will seem further due to rugged terrain.)
Lakeshore Trail – Total length 2.4 miles. From near the top of the mountain, the Lakeshore Trail then makes a steep descent before winding gently along undeveloped shores of Lake Martin, returning to the parking lot through mixed hardwood/pine forest.
David M. Forker Island Hop/Boat Dock Trail – From Parking Lot it is approximately 1.4 mi. to the boat dock. When Lake Martin is lowered to winter pool levels, it is possible to walk another quarter mile crossing a series of islands inaccessible at full pool. The return trail from the boat dock to the parking lot is approximately 1.2 mile.
Little Smith Mountain Loop Trail – 2.6 miles
WARNING: This trail is spectacular for its views and rock formations, but is also the most difficult and potentially dangerous. At times the trail goes along sheer cliffs where a single misstep could have dire consequences. Do not attempt this trail unless you are sure-footed and in better than average physical condition. This is NOT a trail for small or unruly kids.
TRAIL MARKINGS
Rectangular paint blazes on trees at approximate adult eyeball height identify the correct trail paths. A double blaze either indicates a trail intersection or a sharp change in direction. DO NOT remark or change the trails.
Area Map With Trail Tracks
For printable PDF map click here. To download a KMZ file for this map click here.
Lakefront Real Estate is BOOMING across the Southeast with inventory routinely selling at record prices. Homes and land rarely stay on the open market for more than a few weeks, particularly waterfront and water access properties, so close to major population centers. Over the years, Smith Mountain Lake has proven especially hard to acquire quality lake parcels at affordable prices for second homes, rental homes, and retirement homes for the Virginia elite.
As a leading waterfront land developer in the U.S. we are able to use our bulk purchasing power to obtain premium waterfront tracts at deep discounts and we've been passing along these savings to our clients all over the country since 2011. However, prices are rising! This initial offering of a limited number of prime lakefront and lake access estates in 2020 will be your best opportunity to acquire beautiful waterfront and lake access estates from only $19,900!
Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
Appointments are limited for this one day showing. Pre-sale appointments are extremely limited and awarded on a first call basis. Call today for information and to reserve your appointment for Saturday, October 24th.
Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
Smith Mountain Lake Striper Slot Limit
*Properties are shown by appointment only. Two estate purchase limit per appointment.
