>>Trail Improvements Increase Accessibility, Safety for Hikers to the Devil's Bathtub in the Jefferson National Forest
(Scott County, VA) -- Trail improvements hope to make the trek to a beautiful swimming destinationin the commonwealth safer for visitors. Thomas Cage with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Improvements totaling over $300 thousand dollars have been made to the Devil's Bathtub trail in Scott County. The trail now features new segments and fewer stream crossings, according to The Cardinal News. The Devil's Bathtub is a popular natural swimming hole with aquamarine waters and a small waterfall, located in the Jefferson National Forest near Fort Blackmore. The recent upgrades were funded by a grant from the Virginia Department of Energy and have made the area more accessible and secure for hikers and swimmers. The Devil's Bathtub's unique beauty and cool waters continue to attract visitors from around the world, making it a must-visit destination in Virginia.