Resting quietly in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia, with an area of about 363 square miles and a population of around 16,000, Giles County offers a relaxed small-town atmosphere for its residents.
Giles County makes economic development top priority and encourages every effort to balance the need for economic growth with the need to protect the precious environment that makes this such a special place to live.
Thirty-seven miles of the New River flow through the heart of Giles County as well as 92.4 square miles of Jefferson National Forest offering a wide variety of recreational opportunities for everyone Come hike our 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail.








