モンゴメリー郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

This overlook point offers a view of the cascade that falls down Bottom Creek Gorge. The viewpoint is named in honor of Malcolm and Jimmie Black, who were dedicated volunteer monitors at Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve. Bent Mountain Falls, also known as Puncheon Run Falls, is the second highest waterfall in Virginia. It features a series of cascading steps formed by unique rock formations called kettles.

The Brush Mountain Trail is one of many singletrack trails in the dense Brush Mountain Park trail network. The path is either uphill or downhill the entire time and is popular among mountain bikers, so make sure to be ready to encounter faster trail users. You can ultimately climb to the summit of Brush Mountain to the west further down the ridge, but you also get great views just by climbing to the ridge at the top of Brush Mountain Park.

The hike to the falls is pretty mellow but the final approach to the waterfall might be challenging for some. Please note that this area is on private property that is controlled by a church camp. It's open to the public for most of the year but is closed while camp is in session. You can check the closing dates here: www.altamons.org/hike.html

Pandapas Pond is a small 8-acre reservoir outside of Blacksburg, Virginia. The pond was man-made and is encompassed by a hiking and running trail featuring a boardwalk in areas.

From here you have a great view of Bent Mountain Falls, at 200 feet the second highest waterfall in Virginia.

The loop around the pond is about one mile and accessible with a wheelchair. Apart from hiking, the pond offers fishing and canoeing opportunities as well as picnic sites.

Some of the headstones date back to the early 19th century.

The area of the Heritage Park was once part of a dairy farm belonging to the Brown family.