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Woods Creek Trail
Lexington, Virginia
4.21 mi
/ 295 ft gain
Woods Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Lexington, Virginia.
House Mountain Trail
Lexington, Virginia
4.0
8.93 mi
/ 2733 ft gain
House Mountain provides two amazing views via two out-and-back hikes, for a combined hike of 8.75 miles. If you’re short on energy and/or time, the 6 miles round trip to Big House Mountain is (in my opinion) the better of the two overlooks. Either way, keep in mind that this hike covers a great deal of elevation gain across primitive trails. Allow plenty of time to complete one or both!
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Reservoir Hollow Trail
Buena Vista, Virginia
6.45 mi
/ 1608 ft gain
Reservoir Hollow Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Buena Vista, Virginia.
Indian Gap Rocks
Vesuvius, Virginia
0.27 mi
/ 82 ft gain
Indian Gap Rocks is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Buena Vista, Virginia.
Swim at Panther Falls
Amherst, Virginia
5.0
0.7 mi
/ -100 ft gain
From Lexington or Buena Vista, Virginia, take Rt. 60 east for several miles. As soon as you pass under the Blue Ridge Parkway, look for a gravel road on your right marked Panther Falls Road. This is a fairly bumpy gravel road, so take it easy. Follow Panther Falls Road down the mountain for just over 3 miles and park at the small parking lot on the left. The parking lot has an information kiosk...
Bluff Mountain
Monroe, Virginia
3.69 mi
/ 1345 ft gain
Bluff Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Monroe, Virginia.
Fly Fish Goshen Pass
Rockbridge Baths, Virginia
5.0
The fly fishing on the Maury River is one of a kind through the Goshen Pass. The Pass is littered with huge boulders, which actually makes it possible to fish without waders, although it's much easier and more enjoyable with waders.From Lexington, VA, take Route 39 towards Goshen for approximately 15 miles, at which point you'll start to see plenty of pull out options for river access. There's ...
Rock Climb at Goshen Pass
Rockbridge Baths, Virginia
5.0
Goshen Pass is a beautiful area for kayaking and fishing in Bath County, Virginia near Lexington. But not as well known is the fact that there are a few places that are great for rock climbing. You'll want to park at the swinging bridge which is two miles past the picnic area on route 39 once you get into the heart of the pass. The pin on the map will take you right there.
The climbing consists...
Hike Goshen Pass
Goshen, Virginia
4.5
5.6 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
The parking for the trailhead is down an unmarked gravel/dirt road about 1.5 miles upriver from the Virginia Wayside rest area on Route 39 West. You'll see the swing bridge out across the river and the road will be immediately after this on your right. The road goes back about 200 yards to the parking area and to the base of the swing bridge.
The trails will be white blazed (but you are not on...
Places to stay
Cold Sulphur Springs Site 1
Tucked away in the small town of Goshen, Virginia, you will find the Historic Cold Sulphur Springs Campground. This beautiful site is sit...
From $35 / night
Goshen, Virginia
Cold Sulphur Springs Site 2
Tucked away in the small town of Goshen, Virginia, you will find the Historic Cold Sulphur Springs Campground. This beautiful site is sit...
From $35 / night
Goshen, Virginia
Cold Sulphur Springs Site 3
Tucked away in the small town of Goshen, Virginia, you will find the Historic Cold Sulphur Springs Campground. This beautiful site is sit...
From $35 / night
Natural Bridge Station, Virginia
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp
Overview
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and...
Natural Bridge Station, Virginia
Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp
Overview
Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic beau...
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