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Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Arrington, Virginia.

Easily accessible from the Percival's Island Natural Area parking lot, the James River Heritage Trail and adjoining Seven Rails Trail are an easy escape from downtown Lynchburg.  From the parking lot, follow the trail signs toward Percival's Island, which will almost immediately take you across a pedestrian bridge and onto Percival's Island. About a quarter mile in, the entrance to the Seven Ra...

Creekside, Beaver, and Blackwater Creek Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lynchburg, Virginia.

Cabell Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Wingina, Virginia.

Running Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Wingina, Virginia.

James River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Wingina, Virginia.

Blackwater Creek Trail and Riverwalk Trail from Ed Page Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lynchburg, Virginia.

From the Mount Pleasant Parking Area, take the blue blazed Pompey Mountain Trail that is just beyond the horse gate. As it's a loop, you can start at either entrance, but I prefer heading left to get the longer leg of the hike before the summit (always better to have an easy journey down in the am). At mile 2.5, you will intersect with the Henry Lanum Memorial Trail and there is a sign for the ...

The large open meadow at the summit of Cole Mountain is a unique and breathtaking experience that is worth the 5.8 mile hike. Cole Mountain is frequently referred to as Cold Mountain, but the official name listed by the United States Geological Survey is the former. This hike is in the George Washington National Forest and starts a few miles north of Route 60 in Central Virginia. The parking...