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Gems in Central VA - 2

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gem Favorite Captain D (not a tugboat, but a shifter) lays in the graveyard area of the Dutch Gap Conservation Area.

The Graveyard

(2) Chester, VA
gem Favorite Stunning fall colors seen from the High Bridge on the High Bridge Trail.

High Bridge

(2) Farmville, VA

Recommended Routes in Central VA - 28

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Favorite Beaver Pond Trail
Intermediate

Beaver Pond and Panhandle Loop

10.3 mi 16.5 km 1,130' Up 344.5 m Up 1,136' Down 346.21 m Down

Clarksv…, VA
Favorite Visitor Center at Staunton River State Park
Intermediate

River Bank and Twin Loops Trails

10.0 mi 16.1 km 824' Up 251.06 m Up 824' Down 251.12 m Down

Clarksv…, VA
Favorite winding trail
Intermediate

Lake Anna - Sawtooth, Big Woods & Turkey Run

4.0 mi 6.5 km 238' Up 72.64 m Up 240' Down 73.14 m Down

Louisa, VA
Favorite Bright Hope Trail and Otter Loop
Easy/Intermediate

Bright Hope Trail and Otter Lick Loop

7.3 mi 11.7 km 305' Up 93.1 m Up 308' Down 93.78 m Down

Chester…, VA
Favorite Beaver Lake Dam
Intermediate

Old Mill Trail - Beaver Lake Trail

3.9 mi 6.2 km 238' Up 72.5 m Up 238' Down 72.55 m Down

Chester…, VA
Favorite Forest Exploration Trail
Intermediate

Fendley Station Loop A

7.9 mi 12.8 km 394' Up 120.16 m Up 390' Down 118.83 m Down

Chester…, VA
Favorite A group hiking the Rivanna Trail.
Intermediate

Rivanna Trail - Full

20.2 mi 32.5 km 826' Up 251.72 m Up 829' Down 252.67 m Down

Charlot…, VA
Favorite Autumn light and a great view.
Intermediate

Walnut Creek Loop

6.4 mi 10.3 km 768' Up 234.09 m Up 764' Down 232.96 m Down

North G…, VA
Favorite Co-Op Trail
Easy/Intermediate

CoOp Out & Back w/ Trooper Tribute Loop

4.3 mi 6.9 km 151' Up 46.05 m Up 150' Down 45.67 m Down

Chester…, VA

Central VA Running

  • 372 Miles 599 Kilometers of Trail
  • 28 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 102 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 192 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 25 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Central VA - 291

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1.9 mi 3.1 km #1Rivanna Trail - Ivy Road to Fontaine Avenue
Intermediate
Charlottesville, VA
Intermediate
Charlottesville, VA
1.1 mi 1.8 km #2Rivanna Trail - Riverview Park to Route 250 at Free Bridge
Easy
Charlottesville, VA
Easy
Charlottesville, VA
1.7 mi 2.8 km #3Rivanna Trail - Norfolk-Southern Railroad Underpass to Hydraul…
Intermediate
Charlottesville, VA
Intermediate
Charlottesville, VA
0.9 mi 1.4 km #4Rivanna Trail - Azalea Park to 5th Street Ext.
Easy
Charlottesville, VA
Easy
Charlottesville, VA
2.4 mi 3.9 km #5Rivanna Trail - 5th Street Ext. to Quarry Park
Easy
Charlottesville, VA
Easy
Charlottesville, VA
1.8 mi 2.9 km #6Rivanna Trail - Route 250 at Free Bridge to Holmes Avenue
Easy/Intermediate
Charlottesville, VA
Easy/Intermediate
Charlottesville, VA
0.7 mi 1.2 km #7Rivanna Trail - Stribling Avenue to Sunset Avenue
Easy
Charlottesville, VA
Easy
Charlottesville, VA
1.3 mi 2.2 km #8Red Trail
Intermediate
Charlottesville, VA
Intermediate
Charlottesville, VA
1.5 mi 2.5 km #9Point of Rocks Loop
Easy/Intermediate
Enon, VA
Easy/Intermediate
Enon, VA
0.9 mi 1.4 km #10Staunton River Loop Trail
Easy
South Boston, VA
Easy
South Boston, VA

Photos of Central VA - 138

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Some small obstacles.
Jan 23, 2016 near Lovingston, VA
A creek crossing made up of large rocks and boulders.
Jun 10, 2016 near Madison, VA
Historic railroad embankment.
Nov 16, 2016 near Petersburg, VA
Stunning fall colors seen from the High Bridge on the High Bridge Trail.
Apr 21, 2017 near Farmville, VA
Sunrise at the Breakthrough Battlefield
Dec 13, 2018 near Matoaca, VA
Artillery at the Cedar Mountain Battlefield
Jan 8, 2019 near Merrimac, VA
Walking through Grelen's tree rows.
Aug 17, 2022 near Gordons…, VA
Celebrating the grand opening of the Duncan Trail at the new "Grelen Overlook".
Aug 17, 2022 near Gordons…, VA