ネルソン郡周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ17

short detour from trail

awesome spot to rest at before you hike out.

Watch out for Snakes. nice hike.

The Humpback Rocks Trail begins at the south end of the Humpback Gap. About a half-mile up the blue-blazed trail, hikers can take a spur trail on the left to reach Humpback Rocks, enjoying a strenuous 700-foot climb that rewards with stunning views of the Rockfish and Shenandoah Valleys. Continuing straight at the fork, hikers can reach the summit of Humpback Mountain for more great views. The trail is marked with blue blazes and sometimes white when part of the Appalachian Trail.

With a few different ways to approach the feature, Shamokin Falls is the most popular attribute on the Wintergreen Resort property. The Upper Falls Trail is by far the most commonly used trail for accessing the falls, but all the approaches have their advantages. The falls are gorgeous year round, but make sure to not climb on the rocks around the falls since the rocks get slick (and icy).

FYIs: Arrive early to find parking. There are more spaces than most spots in the park but eventually after the grassy areas are taken up, you will not be able to find a spot! The parking is near the bottom of the falls. In early spring, large wasps and bees will be very busy. Snakes are also frequently seen on the trail so be careful. There are some steep stairs to climb, which may be very different to ascend and a but tricky to come back down from especially when holding heavy backpacks and leashed dogs. The wet rocks are VERY SLIPPERY! There are SEVERAL beautiful stopping points along the way up to the water fall. SOME are drenched from the spraying of the water from the falls so wear waterproof GRIP shoes! When reaching the middle of the falls where it flattens out a bit into small ponds and streams, you can cross the water and visit the other side and sit to have a snack. Moderate ascent to the top of the falls. (Stairs, winding paths, long stretches)

Crabtree Falls Trail is 2.5 miles in length and takes you to a very photogenic waterfall. The trail will mostly take you through a beautiful hardwood forest on your way to the falls. There are many ferns and wildflowers near the base of the falls, due to the water spray, which will also make the surrounding rocks wet, so it's advised to not climb on the rocks.

Completed in 1858 by the Virginia Central Railway, The Crozet Tunnel is 4,273 feet long and at the time the longest tunnel in the United States. The Railway used the tunnel until 1944 and now it serves hikers and cyclists as a trail connecting nearby recreational areas.