Lexington, Virginia
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Top Photography Spots in and near Lexington
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Roanoke, Virginia
Canoe or Kayak at Carvins Cove
5.0Part of the attraction to the Cove is that you can literally leave work at 5pm and be in the water paddling in plenty of time to catch the sunset. Catching a sunrise is slightly more difficult just because the boat landing doesn't open until 6:30am. However, it's still possible to paddle out and ...Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Hike Turk Mountain
4.02.2 mi / 700 ft gainFrom the parking area at Turk Gap (MP 94.1), cross over the Skyline Drive. The Appalachian Trail (AT) intersects right here, and take the AT south by taking the trail on the left. After 0.2 miles you will turn right off of the AT onto the blue-blazed Turk Mountain Trail. The trail junctions me...Read more -
Roanoke, Virginia
Hike along the River Walk Trail in Roanoke's Explore Park
3.01.5 miStarting at a great spot to picnic, fish, or put in a kayak, this casual hike meanders along the Roanoke River. Along the trail you can enjoy views of some small river rapids and the beautiful trees surrounding along the river.The trail begins at a parking lot at the end of Rutrough Road. There ...Read more -
Grottoes, Virginia
Photograph Moormans River Overlook
5.0Moormans River Overlook is one of the few eastern facing overlooks in Shenandoah National Park’s Southern District, which makes this a prime location for watching the sun rise when in this part of the park. At mile post 92 off of Skyline Drive, Moormans River Overlook offers photographers a 180 ...Read more -
Salem, Virginia
McAfee Knob
4.77.79 mi / 1296 ft gainIntro McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed and picturesque locations along the Appalachian Trail. Once you reach McAfee Knob, you'll have almost 270 degree views of the the Roanoke Valley to the East, Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the West, and Tinker Cliffs to the North. Due to t...Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Hike Moorman's River
4.52.5 miAlong the hike, there are four "official" swimming holes to jump in, but you can make your own at any time. Go in the springtime for a great waterfall at the end the feeds into a swimming hole, and in the fall for a wonderland of foliage. The official name of this hike is Moorman's River, but an...Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Photograph Charlottesville Reservoir
4.7The reservoir is located in the Piedmont Hills just outside the city of Charlottesville, Virginia. So technically Charlottesville Reservoir is not in Shenandoah National Park, but it is only a few feet outside of the park, and it has an outstanding view of the Blue Ridge Mountains that make up th...Read more -
Charlottesville, Virginia
Kayak Beaver Creek Lake
4.3This little lake close to Charlottesville is my favorite place for an after work kayak, SUP, or just picnic by the water. It's a 20min drive from town, and the perfect place to watch the sunset over the Blue Ridge with water views. No gasoline powered motors allowed, but anything else you can g...Read more -
Roanoke, Virginia
Take in the View at Roanoke Mountain Overlook
4.0The Roanoke Mountain Road is a 4 mile one-way loop accessed at mile post 120.3 off the Blueridge Parkway. It's a winding single-lane road, and I would certainly not venture up there with a trailer. There is a large parking area at the main overlook which provides an excellent view of the sunset. ...Read more -
Renick, West Virginia
Explore Beartown State Park
4.30.6 mi / 50 ft gainFrom Rt. 219 about 7 miles south of Hillsboro, West Virginia, there are well-marked signs for Beartown State Park. This narrow road winds about a mile until the small parking area for the state park. The boardwalk trail starts to the left of the bathrooms, and it is encouraged to walk the trail...Read more -
Appalachian Trail, Virginia
Blackrock Summit, Shenandoah NP
4.71.11 mi / 253 ft gainThere are two route options, both are under 2 miles and are suitable for hikers of all experience levels. The shortest option, a 1-mile circuit, follows the Appalachian Trail from the Blackrock Summit parking area, which is just north of mile marker 85 on Skyline Drive. With only 175-feet of ele...Read more