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The best running trails in Charlottesville city

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Running in Charlottesville city is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Charlottesville city—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

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1. Rivanna River Trail — Darden Towe Memorial Park

6.51km

00:40

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mount Jefferson loop — Observatory Hill Trail System

6.02km

00:47

160m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of Lewis Mountain loop from Stadium Road Residence Area

18.3km

01:55

160m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Woolen Mills Dam and Lock – Field 1, Darden Towe Park loop from Charlottesville

22.0km

02:23

170m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Rivanna Trail loop from Carr's Hill

6.74km

00:43

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Running loop from Carr's Hill

6.72km

00:42

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. The Dell loop from Carr's Hill

10.7km

01:07

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rivanna River Trail loop from Charlottesville

22.1km

02:22

240m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Rivanna Trail loop from Charlottesville

9.54km

01:01

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Running loop from Vinegar Hill

5.06km

00:32

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Charlottesville city

1. Rivanna River Trail — Darden Towe Memorial Park

2. Mount Jefferson loop — Observatory Hill Trail System

3. View of Lewis Mountain loop from Stadium Road Residence Area

4. Woolen Mills Dam and Lock – Field 1, Darden Towe Park loop from Charlottesville

5. Rivanna Trail loop from Carr's Hill

6. Running loop from Carr's Hill

7. The Dell loop from Carr's Hill

8. Rivanna River Trail loop from Charlottesville

9. Rivanna Trail loop from Charlottesville

10. Running loop from Vinegar Hill

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