Location: Follows I-23 from the Tennessee state line in southwestern Virginia at Weber City to the Tennessee State Line at Cumberland Gap. Length: 203 miles (326.7 km) Time To Allow: 1 – 2 days Description/Highlights/Points of Interest The Trail The Trail of the Lonesome Pine bears the name of Virginia author John Fox, Jr.'s best-selling novel, and Fox's house is a highlight of this scenic Virginia route. The house, a Virginia historical landmark, was built in 1888 and is filled with beautiful furnishings and mementos of the family. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine runs side by side with another of the nation's most historic routes, the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail. The Daniel Boone Trail was blazed by the legendary frontiersman in 1775, and runs from Kingsport, Tennessee, through the Cumberland Gap of Virginia and into Kentucky. The Trail became the route for hundreds of thousands of settlers who conquered the western frontier. Travel Season/Dates Avoid driving this Byway during rush hour on weekdays. Did You Know? In 1814, President James Madison and his wife Dolley used the Pike as their escape route from the British, who had set fire to the city of Washington! Suggested Itinerary Check back soon for a sample itinerary!