Mount Pleasant Scenic Area is a great place to watch wildlife and hike in the woods. Several trails start from the parking lot, including the Henry Lanum Trail. The last …
Otter Creek Trail stretches all the way from the Otter Creek Recreation Area to the James River Parking Area on the eastern banks of the river. The path basically runs …
The Blue Ridge Parkway crosses over the James River here via a bridge. There are some trails and parking areas here near the river, making this a great starting/stopping point or a resupply location.
Bald Knob is accessed after 2 miles of hiking on the Appalachian Trail, a consistent hike up surrounded by forest with periodic views of the mountains along the way. Contrary …
The section of the Appalachian Trail from Punchbowl Mountain to Bluff Mountain is mainly meadow hiking. This is a beautiful section of trail with wide open views and grassy trails. …
The Trail of Trees next to the James River Visitor Center is an interpretive trail filled with history and views of the James River. A footbridge crosses the river underneath …
You get a great view of Otter Lake without ever having to leave the parkway from here. You'll bike beside Otter Creek and Otter Creek Trail for a few miles …
This overlook at Milepost 53.6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a great view of Rice Mountain and some of the valley floor below. This is a pretty spacious pull-off …
You get a great view of Otter Lake without ever having to leave the parkway from here. You'll bike beside Otter Creek and Otter Creek Trail for a few miles …