The 6,496 acres of the Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest is located in the piedmont of Virginia. The forest is located 15 miles southeast of Farmville, 5 miles southeast of Burkeville along state route 696 and 613.
The trail is closed except on Sundays from early November through mid-January due to heavy use by hunters. Hikers may also use the network of forest roads and trails that traverse the forest.
Twin Lakes State Park, operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is located within the forest and provides a good starting point for visiting the State Forest. Twin Lakes State Park, operated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, is located within the Forest. The park offers camping (water & electrical hook-ups), cabins, picnicking, boating, and hiking.
