Douthat State Park is on the National Register of Historic Places and is located in Bath and Alleghany counties. Douthat was one of the original six Virginia State Parks to open on June 15, 1936. Douthat park is nestled in the Alleghany Mountains and features some of Virginia's most outstanding scenery. In addition, 50-acre Douthat Lake offers swimming, boating and seasonal trout fishing. Douthat Lake and adjoining Wilson Creek are stocked regularly with trout, water conditions permitting. There are more than 40 miles of wooded hiking trails to choose from throughout the year, ranging from easy to difficult. Also, there is a one-mile self-guided interpretive trail. Many of Douthat's trails are open to mountain bikers, however hikers have the right-of-way. No horses are allowed.

• Take the one-mile self-guided interpretive trail.