Rustburg

If you love everything outdoors, the Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center is the place for you! You can do almost any activity you can think of here. If you aren't affiliated with Liberty University, you can't rent their equipment, but you can bring you own to use. The main attraction is the lake where you can swim, fish, paddle board, kayak, or just hang out on the beach. There are also miles and...

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.

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.

History and Sears Lane Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Appomattox, Virginia.

Terrapin Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Big Island, Virginia.

Little Rocky Row Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Monroe, Virginia.

Starting at the James River Footbridge, which is the longest foot traffic only bridge on the entire Appalachian Trail. Head north on the Appalachian Trail.  You will quickly cross over Rt. 501. After a mile of hiking through the woods skirting the Rocky Row Run stream, you will cross over Forest Road 812. There is an intersection with the spur trail to John's Hollow Shelter 1.8 miles into the h...

The top of Apple Orchard Mountain is easily accessible via the Appalachian Trail. Access the trail at the Sunset Field Overlook at MP 78.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The concrete path will end shortly and turn into a blue blazed trail. Follow this for 0.25 miles until it intersects the Appalachian Trail. Turn right on the AT, and cross over the forest road. From here it is only a few switchback...