Rail Hollow

Total Miles 4.7
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Open Trail Map
Rail Hollow trail photo

Trail Overview

Rail Hollow starts out from Stallion Bluff Road/FSR2185 and descends along The Piney Creek Wilderness on 39-1M/FSR1018. It is a well-maintained gravel road freshly graded and wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Once passing the Smith Branch turn off FSR1019 the road becomes much steeper and loose descending down to the James River arm of Table Rock Lake. Take caution when descending this hill, 4WD is recommended for returning to the top. This area is very popular for camping along the lake when the water is low a nice gravel beach surrounds the large area for camping.

Photos of Rail Hollow

Difficulty

The only difficulty is the steep loose grade descending down to the James River arm of Table Rock Lake.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Add Status Report
Jarred Pohlman
Oct 14, 2025
Open
the end of the trail is ripped up and a row of boulders have been bulldozed across the trail.
Crystal O'Brien
Jul 26, 2025
Open
Boulders have been placed blocking access to the lake.
Chris Wagstaff
Apr 19, 2025
Open
If this actually made it to the lake I would maybe return. there is not much to see at all.
Jay Smith
Oct 24, 2024
Open
Road is starting to deteriorate down the hills and they have blocked off any and all access to get close to the beach now, including any camp spots at the end.
JC Diaz
Aug 03, 2024
Open
Road has a block it can be drove around and still drive to end of trail by water. Trail is not too complicated, tight in some spaces but nothing bad.
Richard Viard Jr
Dec 23, 2023
Open
Blocked at the end of the trail to the lake. You are able turn around.
Jason Perry
Oct 09, 2023
Open
Carlos Rivera
Jun 03, 2023
Open

Rail Hollow Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Rail Hollow Map

Popular Trails

Smith Branch Trail

Smith Branch Trail

Learn more about Smith Branch Trail
Total Miles 2.8
Tech Rating 3 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Piney Ridge

Piney Ridge

Learn more about Piney Ridge
Total Miles 5.04
Tech Rating 1 Easy
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
CarrLow Gap

CarrLow Gap

Learn more about CarrLow Gap
Total Miles 0.79
Tech Rating 2 Easy
Best Time Fa / Su / Sp
Williams Branch

Williams Branch

Learn more about Williams Branch
Total Miles 1.7
Tech Rating 4 Moderate
Best Time Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you're missing today!

Open Trail Map