Rating: Moderate/Strenuous

Users: Hikers, bicyclists, equestrians

Length: 4.5 miles one-way

Dogwood Glen Trail Brochure

Description: The trail starts off from the dam with a moderate climb for approximately 2/10 of a mile where it intersects a fire road.  The trail runs along the fire road for approximately 1.3 miles.  Then the trail separates from the fire road and continues to Salthouse Branch Park through beautiful hardwood forest.  There are some tough climbs and a few short downhill segments.  Various stretches of the trail run along the shoreline of Philpott Lake. The approximately 7-foot wide trail can be accessed from Philpott Dam (Franklin County side) or Salthouse Branch Park. Parking is limited at Salthouse Branch Park ($5 day-use fee) and not accessible for equestrians at that location.

Directions:

*To Philpott Dam Trailhead from Roanoke, VA: Take 220 S. When you reach the intersection of 220 S and Sontag Rd (SR 619) in Rocky Mount, go about another 13 miles, then turn right onto Oak Level Rd. Go 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Philpott Dr (SR 674). Go 4.2 miles (you will cross railroad tracks and a creek), then turn right onto Stoneybrook Ln (SR 727). Stoneybrook Ln becomes Riverbrook Rd. Go about 2.5 miles to park entrance.

*To Philpott Dam Trailhead from Greensboro, NC: Take 220 N. Once you pass through Ridgeway, merge onto 220 N toward Roanoke. Go about 10 miles, then take the VA-57A West/VA-682 Fieldale/Bassett exit. Go left off of ramp onto 57A West. Go about 5.9 miles (57A will become 57), then turn right onto Trent Hill Rd (SR 674).  Go 1.3 miles, then turn left onto Philpott Dr (SR 674). Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Stoneybrook Ln (SR 727) (you will cross the Smith River). Stoneybrook Ln becomes Riverbrook Rd. Go about 2.5 miles to park entrance. 

*To Salthouse Branch Park from Roanoke, VA: Take 220 S. When you reach the intersection of 220 S and Sontag Rd (SR 619) in Rocky Mount, go about another 10 miles, then turn right onto Henry Rd (SR 605). Go 6.8 miles, then turn left onto Knob Church Rd. Go 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Salthouse Branch Rd. Go 0.8 miles to park entrance.

*To Salthouse Branch Park from Greensboro, NC: Take 220 N. Once you pass through Ridgeway, merge onto 220 N toward Roanoke. Go about 19.4 miles, then turn left onto Henry Rd (SR 605). Go 6.8 miles, then turn left onto Knob Church Rd. Go 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Salthouse Branch Rd. Go 0.8 miles to park entrance.