Breaks Interstate Park, located at the corner of Virginia and Kentucky, features a notable canyon formed by the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River. Known as the 'Grand Canyon of the South,' the park encompasses 4,500 acres and boasts dramatic scenery with its 1,000-foot deep canyon. With 17 hiking trails available, the park caters to hikers of varying ability levels, though the challenging terrain necessitates proper footwear and gear. Key vantage points, like Towers Overlook, offer spectacular views, making it an ideal destination for outdoor adventure enthusiasts.
Breaks Park takes its name from the 'break' in Pine Mountain, a colossal, nearly shear-walled canyon 1,000 feet deep and five miles long.
Towers Overlook provides one of the best views of the canyon, where visitors can see the rugged Pine Mountain capped with giant sandstone cliffs.
Hiking poles or sticks can be extremely helpful for navigating the Breaks' mountain topography, which presents navigation challenges due to steep and rocky terrain.
The Prospector Trail, also known as the 'Belt of the Breaks,' takes hikers on a sliver of slope that descends into the canyon.
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