Montebello, Virginia
Top Spots in and near Montebello
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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 -
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 -
North Garden, Virginia
Wilkins Way Loop
4.33 mi / 640 ft gainWilkins Way Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near North Garden, Virginia.Read more -
North Garden, Virginia
Explore Walnut Creek Park
4.2Just 25 minutes outside of Charlottesville, this is a great spot to take the family for the day and get some sunshine. If you are into mountain biking, you're in the right place. There are 13 miles of mountain bike trails that circle the lake. At the end of your ride, there are 2 beaches to stre...Read more -
James River Heritage Trail, Virginia
Run on the Seven Rails Trail
3 mi / 117 ft gainEasily 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...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike to Apple Orchard Falls
4.05.6 mi / 1000 ft gainThere are a few different ways that you can do this hike. One way is to start at the North Creek campground (37.54244, -79.58531) and do a loop hike that's about 6 miles, which will take you to the falls up along a stream with some swimming holes and nice campsites. I did it the other way, which ...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike Apple Orchard Mountain
4.04 mi / 400 ft gainThe 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 Appalachia...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 -
Crozet, Virginia
Hike to Jones Run Waterfall
4.02 mi / 800 ft gainThis little known waterfall is located close to the more popular waterfall, Doyles River Falls. Staring at the Jones Run parking area turn left downhill following the blue blazed Jones Run trail. After 1.7 miles you will reach the main waterfall. You can either stay here and enjoy the waterfall o...Read more -
Rustburg, Virginia
Explore the Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center
4.3If 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 wh...Read more -
Millboro, Virginia
Hike Blue Suck Falls and the Tuscarora Overlook
3.47.2 mi / 2200 ft gainIn Douthat State Park, park at the Discovery Center/Amphitheater parking lot near the children's fishing area. The Blue Suck Falls trail head will be towards the dam on the left side and is well-marked.Note: A trail map is highly recommended for this trail! It is fairly well-marked with blue blaz...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike to Fallingwater Cascades
4.5The trailhead for this hike is at the same parking area for the Flat Top Trail. From the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, travel north up the Blue Ridge Parkway for about 3 miles, where you will come to small parking area. It is quite tiny, and probably holds around 10 vehicles, but there was only ...Read more -
Buchanan, Virginia
Hike Flat Top Mountain
4.5From the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, travel north up the Blue Ridge Parkway for about 3 miles, where you will come to small parking area for the Flat Top Trailhead. The parking area is quite tiny, and probably holds around 10 vehicles, but there was only one other car there when I went. It's p...Read more -
Crozet, Virginia
Hike to Doyles Falls
4.93.2 mi / 1190 ft gainFrom the parking lot at MP 81.1 on the Skyline Drive, take the trailhead to the left of the sign with the trail map. Immediately you'll cross over the Appalachian Trail-stay straight on the blue-blazed trail to Doyles Falls. The trail will descend rapidly for 1.3 miles to Upper Doyles Falls (28' ...Read more