This hiking trail was built in 1971 through a partnership with the Lions Clubs of Virginia and the Lee Ranger District. Various local Virginia Lions Clubs funded the original construction, with several individual clubs recognized on  interpretive signs along the trail. The trail was designed as a sensory trail (originally a “Braille Trail”) for visually impaired visitors, aligning with the Lions Club’s mission of sight preservation and assistance.  It remains a cooperative project aimed at providing accessible forest experiences.

Lions Tail Trail is a great outing for the family. It’s in the GW forest not far from New Market, VA. The US Forest Service says: “Enjoy this easy 0.5 mile interpretive loop trail.  Be entertained by an opportunity to explore this forest using all of your senses. Listen to the gentle ripples of Passage Creek, feel the refreshing water running from the flume, and smell the sweet aromas of sassafras and birch.” More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/gwj/recreation/trails/lions-tale-accessible-trail