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    • Charlottesville, Virginia

      Hang Out At Riverview Park

      4.5
      Riverview park has tons of options for getting outside around Charlottesville, VA. Part of the Rivanna Trail runs through here, so if you are really ambitious, this trail goes around the entire city. There are paved trails right along the river, so you can choose your activity. Running, biking, a...
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    • North Garden, Virginia

      Wilkins Way Loop

      4.33 mi / 640 ft gain
      Wilkins Way Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near North Garden, Virginia.
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    • North Garden, Virginia

      Explore Walnut Creek Park

      4.2
      Just 25 minutes outside of Charlottesville, this is a great spot to take the family for the day and get some sunshine. If you are into mountain biking, you're in the right place. There are 13 miles of mountain bike trails that circle the lake. At the end of your ride, there are 2 beaches to stre...
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    • Charlottesville, Virginia

      Kayak Beaver Creek Lake

      4.3
      This little lake close to Charlottesville is my favorite place for an after work kayak, SUP, or just picnic by the water. It's a 20min drive from town, and the perfect place to watch the sunset over the Blue Ridge with water views. No gasoline powered motors allowed, but anything else you can g...
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    • Charlottesville, Virginia

      Preddy Creek & Creekside Trail Loop

      4.3
      3.75 mi / 266 ft gain
      My husband is a runner and I am not. I hate to run and the entire time I am running I am exhausting myself thinking how much I hate running. However, I love hiking. I can hike all day and I can kick my runner husband's butt with a pack on going up a mountain trail. The problem with this though is...
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    • Crozet, Virginia

      Photograph Charlottesville Reservoir

      4.7
      The reservoir is located in the Piedmont Hills just outside the city of Charlottesville, Virginia. So technically Charlottesville Reservoir is not in Shenandoah National Park, but it is only a few feet outside of the park, and it has an outstanding view of the Blue Ridge Mountains that make up th...
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    • Wildwood, Virginia

      Pleasant Grove Park: Heritage Trail and Beach Grove Loop

      4.64 mi / 361 ft gain
      Pleasant Grove Park has miles and miles of trails and you could easily hike a ten-mile loop if you linked everything together. This particular trail, Heritage Trail and Beach Grove Loop, is a 4.6 mile loop in the southern part of Pleasant Grove, which takes a little under two hours to complete de...
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    • Crozet, Virginia

      Hike Moorman's River

      4.5
      2.5 mi
      Along the hike, there are four "official" swimming holes to jump in, but you can make your own at any time. Go in the springtime for a great waterfall at the end the feeds into a swimming hole, and in the fall for a wonderland of foliage. The official name of this hike is Moorman's River, but an...
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    • Crozet, Virginia

      Hike Turk Mountain

      4.0
      2.2 mi / 700 ft gain
      From the parking area at Turk Gap (MP 94.1), cross over the Skyline Drive.  The Appalachian Trail (AT) intersects right here, and take the AT south by taking the trail on the left.  After 0.2 miles you will turn right off of the AT onto the blue-blazed Turk Mountain Trail.  The trail junctions me...
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    • Grottoes, Virginia

      Photograph Moormans River Overlook

      5.0
      Moormans River Overlook is one of the few eastern facing overlooks in Shenandoah National Park’s Southern District, which makes this a prime location for watching the sun rise when in this part of the park.  At mile post 92 off of Skyline Drive, Moormans River Overlook offers photographers a 180 ...
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    • Afton, Virginia

      Bikes & Brews on Route 151

      5.0
      This DIY bike & brews tour is perfect for combining a relaxing day with some activity. There are also wineries along this route if folks in your group want a break from the hops. You can start at any of the three breweries, but I would recommend this itinerary: Park at Blue Mountain Brewery ...
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    • Free Union, Virginia

      Hike Frazier Discovery Trail

      5.0
      1.3 mi / 950 ft gain
      There are two ways to the summit: the first is a 1.3 mile loop that starts at the Loft Mountain Wayside parking lot at mile marker 79.5 off of Skyline Drive in the southern district of Shenandoah National Park.  The second way is a 3.7 mile hike out and back from the Loft Mountain Campground, but...
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    • Crozet, Virginia

      Hike to Doyles Falls

      4.9
      3.2 mi / 1190 ft gain
      From the parking lot at MP 81.1 on the Skyline Drive, take the trailhead to the left of the sign with the trail map. Immediately you'll cross over the Appalachian Trail-stay straight on the blue-blazed trail to Doyles Falls. The trail will descend rapidly for 1.3 miles to Upper Doyles Falls (28' ...
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    • Appalachian Trail, Virginia

      Blackrock Summit, Shenandoah NP

      4.7
      1.11 mi / 253 ft gain
      There are two route options, both are under 2 miles and are suitable for hikers of all experience levels. The shortest option, a 1-mile circuit, follows the Appalachian Trail from the Blackrock Summit parking area, which is just north of mile marker 85 on Skyline Drive. With only 175-feet of ele...
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    • Crozet, Virginia

      Hike to Jones Run Waterfall

      4.0
      2 mi / 800 ft gain
      This little known waterfall is located close to the more popular waterfall, Doyles River Falls. Staring at the Jones Run parking area turn left downhill following the blue blazed Jones Run trail. After 1.7 miles you will reach the main waterfall. You can either stay here and enjoy the waterfall o...
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    • Free Union, Virginia

      Photograph Brown Mountain Overlook

      At mile post 77 off of Skyline Drive, Brown Mountain Overlook offers photographers a western view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, and the Shenandoah Valley. At 2,840 feet, Brown Mountain Overlook is one of 72 beautiful overlooks that are on Skyline Drive located in the nort...
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    Camping and Lodging in Charlottesville

    Charlottesville KOA Holiday
    Charlottesville, Virginia

    Charlottesville KOA Holiday

    Loft Mountain Campground
    Crozet, Virginia

    Loft Mountain Campground

    Getaway Shenandoah
    Stanardsville

    Getaway Shenandoah

    From $199 / night

    Dundo Group Campground
    Grottoes, Virginia

    Dundo Group Campground

    Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter
    Lyndhurst, Virginia

    Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter

    Sherando Lake Group Camp
    Lyndhurst, Virginia

    Sherando Lake Group Camp

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Charlottesville

    A Gorgeous Summer Adventure at Doyles River Falls

    A Gorgeous Summer Adventure at Doyles River Falls

    Jeremy Meek

    Chasing Fall Colors in Shenandoah National Park

    Chasing Fall Colors in Shenandoah National Park

    Brandon Dewey

    A Sunset You Won't Forget: Hawksbill Summit in Shenandoah National Park

    A Sunset You Won't Forget: Hawksbill Summit in Shenandoah National Park

    Demetrios Varoumas

    5 Gorgeous Spring Hikes in Shenandoah National Park

    5 Gorgeous Spring Hikes in Shenandoah National Park

    Jess Fischer

    The Top 10 Places To Catch A Sunset In Virginia

    The Top 10 Places To Catch A Sunset In Virginia

    Christin Healey

    Arlington, Virginia's Top 4 Basecamps For Hikers

    Arlington, Virginia's Top 4 Basecamps For Hikers

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