Class of '03 here. I took my car up to Brush Mountain and spent the night there once. Great views at night and in the morning of campus. If you take 460 West, past the Prices Fork, and just past the last right turn into Blacksburg (I think there is a stop light there) there should be a left turn onto a dirt trail that takes you up to a parking area. You can park there or take the trail further up (less that half a mile) to a very primitive campsite. No water and not even a fire ring, but great for an overnight camp-out-of-your-4x4 sort of place!
The AT isn't too far from the Burg as well. Mount McKinney is a classic hike we used to to alot. Good place to meet some Thru-hikers.
Cascades is another place... great for taking a icey summer dip!
GO HOKIES!!!
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