The church was built in 1891. Other stations remain at Foster Falls, Byllesby Dam and Pulaski. The Galax Freight Station was demolished in 1993. Entrance to boat ramp and parking area provided by the Appalachian Power Company's Claytor Lake Hydroelectric Power Project and the Virginia Wildlife Commission. Easy access to the trail.
Pigment is mined here for paint.
The bridge was built in 1931 by Virginia Bridge and Iron Co. of Roanoke, Virginia. The trestle is 951 feet long. Note shelter caves at water level on north end of trestle. Trail has cable gates to limit access from private access road for above house. Note large snag in lake to the east.