Hiking Through History

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Meet at Discovery Center Pavilion
Main Park Address: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.

When

June 9, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Learn about the long, rich history of Virginia’s tobacco production on a short hike around Smith Mountain Lake State Park’s tobacco barn. You will learn about the deep history of tobacco and how it influenced Virginia’s landscape, economy, and culture. The hike will be on Tobacco Run trail; an easy, 0.5-mile, shaded trail.

Please bring shoes suitable for hiking, a water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen. Please dress for the weather. Optional: hat, hiking stick, camera. Pets and children are welcome. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.

Tobacco barn near Discovery Center at SMLSP

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov