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Hiking

Rockfish Valley Loop Trails
Experience the Rockfish River and Reid's Creek on approximately 4 miles of trails on a farm surrounding the confluence. Part of the VA Birding and Wildlife Trail, these paths offer recreation and interaction with nature and history. Currently open for hiking only, these are mowed grass and dirt trails, and have a nearly flat grade throughout, although surrounded by spectacular mountain views. Parking is located at Spruce Creek Park at old Wintergreen, and on the southwest side of the Route 151 bridge over the Rockfish River. Opensunrise to sunset.

DelFosse Trail at Deer Rock
This 5.5 mile loop trail is open to hikers, mountain bikers and scheduled ATV rides. The trail was built by Nelson County at the DelFosse Winery, with funds from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The trail winds through a mountainside of massive rocks and new and old growth forest, interesting flora and fauna. Views of the winery and surrounding mountains are spectacular. After your hike or ride, stop in for a wine tasting or pack your picnic and enjoy the scenery. Open 9 am until dusk. Children are welcome. Pets are welcome on a leash. For more information and directions, contact the Nelson County Department of Parks and Recreation - 434-263-7130

Fortune's Cove Nature Preserve
The Preserve contains a 5.3 mile hiking trail within the mountainous property. Other features are 7 viewpoints and a stream. A parking area and informational kiosk at the base of the cove will help orient visitors.

Crabtree Falls
Visit the highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi - a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. The first overlook is just 700 feet from the new lower parking lot. The more adventurous hiker may continue to other overlooks, to the top at Crabtree Meadows, where the trail ends, or to the Appalachian Trail, just one half mile beyond Crabtree Meadows. Directions from Charlottesville, Virginia: Take Interstate 64 west to exit 99 (Afton-Waynesboro). Follow signs to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Travel 27 miles to Route 56 east. Turn left onto Route 56 and follow signs to Crabtree Falls.

Blue Ridge Rail Trail
The first 2 miles of trail is opened for hiking, biking and horseback riding - the trail head begins in Piney River on SR 151 and ends in Roses Mill on SR 674, meandering along the northern bank of the Piney River. There are parking lots at both ends of the trail. Parking for horse trailers is available at Piney River. The Trail is open sunrise to sunset. At this time there are no restroom facilities. Directions: US Route 29 to SR 56 west at Colleen, right onto SR 56, 5 miles to SR 151, 2 miles to trail head sign on left.

Appalachian Trail
25 miles of the Appalachian Trail lies in Nelson County with moderately challenging to rugged terrain. It is accessible from Route 56 in Tyro and at trail crossings along the Blue Ridge Parkway: Reeds Gap/Route 664, and Rockfish Gap/Afton Mountain (exit 99 off Interstate 64).

Nelson County Wilderness Area
The Wilderness designation provides permanent protection for the two areas in their natural state. The Priest (nearly 6,000 acres) rises from an elevation of about 1,000 feet at the Tye River to 4,063 feet. Three Ridges (4,608 acres) is one of the wildest and most rugged areas in the Virginia
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Wintergreen Nature Foundation
The Wintergreen Nature Foundation has marked and maintains 25 miles of scenic trails in the mountains. Information and trail maps are available through the nature foundation's office at the Trillium House at Wintergreen. 434-325-8169

White Rock Falls
A 2.5-mile moderate hike, the highlights is the impressive gorge, which has a water fall and a natural wading pool. Directions from SR 56 at Crabtree Falls: Take SR 56 west to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Head north on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Slacks Overlook. Park at the Slacks Overlook and the trail starts about 60 yards ahead on the right side of the Blue Ridge Parkway as you head north. sign). - Moderate hike

Appalachian Trail from State Route 56 (Swinging Bridge) to Harpers Creek
A 2.6-mile hike along the Appalachian Trail to Harpers Creek, where the water gurgles through the large rocks. Directions from SR 56 at Crabtree Falls: Take SR 56 east for approximately 3-4 miles. The Appalachian Trail crosses SR 56 and a parking lot is available to the left of SR 56.

Appalachian Trail from Montebello Fish Hatchery to Spy Rock
A 1.3 mile moderately strenuous hike from the Montebello Fish Hatchery up to the Appalachian Trail and to Spy Rock, probably the best viewpoint In the central Blue Ridge. The rock outcrop, at 3,980 feet elevation, provides a 360 degree panoramic view of numerous mountain summits. Directions from State Route 56 at Crabtree Falls: Take 56 west towards Montebello. Turn left onto 690 to Montebello Fish Hatchery. A small parking lot for hikers is available beyond the hatchery buildings to the right (follow the sign).

Henry Lanum Memorial Trail and the Mt. Pleasant Spur
A 4.8 mile circuit hike through the Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area that encompasses two 4,000 foot mountains – Mt. Pleasant and Pompey Mountain. Take a short spur trail (.3 miles) to see the spectacular views from Mt. Pleasant. Directions from SR 56 at Crabtree Falls: Take SR west to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Follow the BRPW south to US Rt 60. Take RT 60 east to SR 634 (Davis Mill Creek Road). Continue on SR 634 to intersection with SR 755 (Wiggins Springs Road). Follow SR 755 to the end of state maintenance and continue on forest Development Road 48. Moderate + hike - last mile is Moderate ++

North Fork of the Piney River
The river offers pleasing views of cascading rapids. Also it is stocked for fishing and there are some good swimming holes. Directions from Crabtree Falls on State Route 56: head East on Route 56 to the village of Massie’s Mill, then turn right to go West on Route 666. Stay on Route 666 for a total of approximately 4 miles through Dickie Brothers Orchard. Just past the packing shed, the road becomes a gravel road then winds up and over the mountain offering great views along the way. At the bottom of the other side of the mountain, turn right on to Route 827. Route 827 goes into the George Washington National Forest and parallels the North Fork of the Piney River. You may pull over to the side anywhere there is enough space (except where private property is posted) and walk beside the river.

Biking

This rural region offers miles and miles of tranquil country roads winding past meadows and streams. With gentle rolling hills near the James River and challenging terrain in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nelson County has something for all skill levels. For general information about cycling in Nelson County, call Martin Versluys at 434-361-9357

Blue Ridge Parkway Loops
Enjoy views from any of several scenic overlooks along the parkway. The 22-mile ride begins at Royal Oaks Cabins in Love (Milepost 16) and goes south to Tye River Gap and back. For the 40-mile ride described in the cue sheet below, begin at the same point, but head north to Milepost 0 at Afton Mountain. At this point, take the optional loop through the small hamlet of Afton, home of the legendary Cookie Lady, a weary cyclist's best friend.

0.0 - R Route 814
0.2 - L Blue Ridge Parkway (scenic overlooks into Shenandoah and Rockfish Valleys)
16.2 - L on exit to reach Route 250 East
16.3 - R Route 250 East (Rockfish Gap Tourist Information, long downhill, country store)
19.1 - R Route 750 (Bike Centennial's Route 76)
20.9 - R Route 6 in Afton (home of the legendary Cookie Lady on your right, just across railroad bridge) Head back up Route 6
22.3 - L Route 250 (watch traffic)
23.5 - R on ramp to Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park
23.6 - L on Blue Ridge Parkway
39.6 - R Route 814
39.8 - Return to Royal Oaks

Oak Ridge Loop
29 miles - begins and ends at Oak Ridge Estate in parking area where Route 650 becomes Route 653

Exit parking area on Route 650 (sharp curve). Turn left
1.5 - R Route 56 The Corner Market, watch traffic!
2.2 - L Route 639
9.5 - L Route 617
19.0 - L Route 623
19.5 - L Route 766 - becomes Route 624
19.6 - L Route 29 Watch traffic, ride single file
21.5 - R Route 718
23.0 - Bear L on Route 651
24.7 - R Route 29 / Route 56 combined. Watch traffic, ride single file
26.9 - L Route 653
28.9 - L Route 710
29.1 - Route 710 becomes Route 650
29.3 - Return to parking area near Oak Ridge Estate

Walton's Mountain Museum Loop
31 miles - Begins and ends at Walton's Mountain Museum on Route 617 (near Route 800) in Schuyler.

0.0 - L Route 617 from Walton's Mountain Museum
0.4 - R Route 693. Cross Rockfish River
2.9 - L Route 722 at T
4.9 - R Route 602 at T
8.6 - L Route 626 at T (James River, Howardsville, fishing, canoeing picnicking)
14.3 - L Route 627
17.5 - Cross Route 6 (mini market on Route 6 in Esmont) Continue on Route 627 through Esmont.
19.4 - L Route 715
20.1 - R Route 719 at T
22.2 - R Route 630
28.0 - L Route 6
29.4 - R Route 800
30.8 - R Route 617
31.0 - Return to Museum

Woodson's Mill Loop
24 miles. Begins and ends at Woodson's Mill on Route 778, just off Route 56 in the Lowesville area.

0.0 - L Route 778. Woodson's Mill
1.2 - Straight through Route 676
4.7 - L Routes 151/56 at T
5.7 - L Route 56
10.2 - L Route 680. Watch mileage. Disregard first 680 turn.
14.3 - R Route 56. Massies Mill. R almost immediately Route 666.
23.3 - L Route 778 at Lowesville.
Return to Historic Woodson's Mill

For Mountain Bikes:
0.0 - From milepost 16 Blue Ridge Parkway - cross the Parkway onto Route 814
Right onto Route 56 to North Fork - follow it back to the Parkway
Right onto the Parkway back to milepost 16

Wintergreen Resort Mountain Biking:
An elaborate network of single track trails through a forested landscape. Many small tight loops of varying difficulty. Lift Serviced Mountain Biking also available Saturdays starting mid-May, June, September and October Saturdays and Sundays in July and August.