アルベマール郡の天然記念物・トップ5

This viewpoint, one of two along the Frazier Discovery Trail, offers sweeping views of Shenandoah National Park. Take some time to pause here and fully appreciate the beauty of the area.

Carter Overlook is an official overlook off the side of the Umbrella Magnolia Trail that offers great views of the Charlottesville valley and Blue Ridge Mountains off in the distance. There is a plaque and stone viewing area at the overlook.

A small but challenging bit further from the Upper Doyles River Falls is a slightly higher waterfall; the Lower Falls River Falls. This has a fall height of 63' or 18.9 m, but on July 31, 24 there is very little water through the river and this waterfall is less spectacular.

Carter Overlook is an official overlook off the side of the Umbrella Magnolia Trail that offers great views of the Charlottesville valley and Blue Ridge Mountains off in the distance. There is a plaque and stone viewing area at the overlook.

The Ragged Mountain Natural Area was established in the 1990s and encompasses a number of trails, acres of forest, and a sizable lake (Charlottesville Reservoir). The property butts-up to the Heyward Community Forest and is a great place for trail running without having to travel way outside of Charlottesville.

Beautiful waterfall set in a natural amphitheater along the Jones Run Trail.

Ragged Mountain Natural Area develops around the Charlottesville Reservoir. During the winter months the reservoirs are full of waterfowl, while in spring and fall migratory birds are easily observed. There is no shortage of fish and amphibians.