パトリック郡のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Visitor Center managed by NPS. If you find it closed, do not worry about the stamp on your Passport: you can find them pre-filled on the notice board.

The Granite City Greenway is an eight-mile-long paved trail that offers a scenic route around Mount Airy. It connects several parks, including Riverside Park, Tharrington Park, and HB Rowe Environmental Park. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the Ararat River and Lovills Creek. The greenway is popular for walking, running, biking, and even kayaking, thanks to convenient access points to the water.

This district boasts a collection of beautifully preserved buildings that primarily date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors can stroll along brick-lined streets, admiring the exquisite examples of Late Victorian and Bungalow/American Craftsman architecture. Many of the buildings once served as bustling commercial establishments, and their characterful facades retain a sense of old-world charm. Today, these historic structures house a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.

One of few camping sites on the BRP. They are rare so use it at full potential

The gorgeous campground offers direct access to the Rocky Knob Recreation Area. Some sites take reservations and others are first-come first-serve, and the campsite roads are completely paved. Lots of families end up staying here so keep your eyes peeled for kids and pets.

Mabry Mill is located at Milepost 176.2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The National Park Service maintains the historic gristmill and watermill and offers a walking path that goes through the property. Bikes aren't allowed on the trails, but it's worth parking the bike for a look if you haven't stopped here before.

Located on the Rock Castle Gorge Trail and just off the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Rock Castle Gorge viewpoint boasts views of the entire Rocky Knob Recreation Area and surrounding mountains. This is a super popular spot for tourists, so if you are out biking the parkway, know that there are going to be more cars in this area than some other spots on the route.

Located on the Rock Castle Gorge Trail and just off the side of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Rock Castle Gorge viewpoint boasts views of the entire Rocky Knob Recreation Area and surrounding mountains. This is a super popular spot for tourists, so if you are out biking the parkway, know that there are going to be more cars in this area than some other spots on the route.