Community Profile for Pearisburg, VA
Community Profile Description
Pearisburg is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Pearisburg's small-town charm is enhanced by its mountainous setting and the genuine hometown atmosphere that prevails year round.

Pearisburg is located 20 minutes west of Blacksburg, VA (home of Virginia Tech) via US 460 west, in southwest Virginia's Giles County, with a population of 17,000 residents spread over 363 square miles of beauty and adventure. Pearisburg's access to the New River offers some of the best canoeing trips in the state of Virginia. The Appalachian Trail, New River Trail State Park, and Jefferson National Forest are just minutes away and provide an abundance of outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking, camping, and hunting.