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View of Lewis Mountain – Leander McCormick Observatory loop from Charlottesville

View of Lewis Mountain – Leander McCormick Observatory loop from Charlottesville

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View of Lewis Mountain – Leander McCormick Observatory loop from Charlottesville

03:05

64.0km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.38 km

View of Lewis Mountain

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This trail flows nicely and offers beautiful views of Lewis Mountain along the way. Although there isn't much signage, stay alert, and you'll find that this trail connects to several …

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4.96 km

Leander McCormick Observatory

Highlight • Monument

Mount Jefferson stands at 258m. The beautiful winding road up the hill is lined with trees. At the top of Mount Jefferson you will find the Leander McCormick Observatory.

Mount …

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63.2 km

Charlottesville is the hometown of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. It is the home of the University of Virginia, and Edgar Allen Poe once lived in its student residence. It is definitely worth a visit.

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64.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.0 km

6.52 km

2.89 km

597 m

596 m

380 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.1 km

5.26 km

597 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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View of Lewis Mountain – Leander McCormick Observatory loop from Charlottesville

View of Lewis Mountain

Leander McCormick Observatory

Charlottesville

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