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Woods Creek Park is a lovely local park on the western side of Lexington, Virginia. There is a playground, open green spaces, and a picnic pavilion. The Woods Creek Trail also runs through and ends at this park, making it a great place to begin or end your hike along it.

The Woods Creek Trail is a gravel multi-use trail that links the historic Jordan's Point with Woods Creek Park through the Washington and Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute's (VMI) campuses. This is a great urban trail on the northwestern side of Lexington.

The Jordan's Point Historic District is located in Jordan's Point Park in Lexington, Virginia. Developed around 1800 by John Jordan and John Moorhead, the site originally housed a sawmill. In 1806, they dammed the Maury River and constructed a cotton mill in 1808. Although only foundations and the millrace remain from these early industrial activities, notable surviving structures include the miller's house, built around 1815, which is now a local museum, and a chapel built in 1874. The district's historical significance was recognized in 2016 when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Mills Gap Overlook is a short detour off of the Appalachian Trail, but it is definitely worth getting off the trail and stopping to enjoy the view. The viewpoint is also right where the Blue Ridge Parkway intersects with the trail, so there is a good chance you will see others enjoying this spot.

At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect for this to be one of the busier pull-offs in this area.

At Milepost 91.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mills Gap Overlook views out over the James River Valley. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the parking lot, so you can expect for this to be one of the busier pull-offs in this area.

This is the only swing bridge to cross the James River. It was originally constructed in 1851. Back then, each person had to pay 5 cents to cross and 5 cents for every horse, mule or oxen. The bridge was destroyed and rebuilt three times – during the Civil War and after a flood. The bridge has great views over the James River and the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains.