WanderLOVE Your Way to Pennington Gap

Photo Credit – Ron Flanary
When the L&N railroad came through Lee County it connected to a spur line in Pennington Gap and a depot located in the middle of town. US 58Alternate runs from Jonesville to Big Stone Gap with Pennington Gap about midway, a crossroads of tracks from mining communities.

Photo Credit – Harold Jerrell

Photo Credit – Belcher Images
On State Route 421 north of Pennington Gap, Great Stone Face Rock hangs precariously over the highway. Created by nature centuries ago, also suggested it could have been carved by Cherokee Indians, the town’s logo is visible in the southern direction near the railroad trestle. Train tracks tunnel through the bottom making way from mining communities of Bonny Blue, Kem Gem and the town of Saint Charles.

Overlooking Great Stone Face, Stone Mountain ATV Trail has nine stunning overlook vistas never before offered to the public. Experience 34 miles of challenging intermediate to advanced level OHV trails on 500 acres at Pennington Gap. Many of the overlooks have rest areas and picnic tables for outdoor dining with unmatched views. Stone Mountain’s trailhead is located at Leeman Field Welcome Center with Leeman Field RV Park and Campground.