I love this hike! This is one of the closer beautiful mountain view hikes to Richmond (about 1h30m…read moredrive). You can enjoy it as a loop or an out-and-back depending on how long you'd like the hike to be/difficulty level. 0.8 miles of it is very steep and you can decide if you want to go up and down that or if you want to take the long way down. Both are great options. It's great for all seasons, but if you're looking for green I'd suggest May. If you want fall colors, usually October. This is a beautiful hike with stunning views. It can get crowded on weekends, but not in an annoying way. There is a parking lot right at the trailhead. There is overflow parking not too far away with restrooms. They also have some picnic benches. I recommend hiking up to the rocks and having lunch there. While it is a steeper hike, do know that it doesn't last too long.

What a great hike. We parked by the restrooms and walked over giving us more steps/mileage. That…read moreway you don't have to fight for a spot in the overly crowded parking lot. The hike is straight up. I love a good climb. However, the descent is straight down. The old knees hate that. Overall a fabulous hike that is seriously overcrowded. We passed 100s of people and dogs.

Our Charlottesville son has come here with his two young sons (5 and nearly 4 years of age) …read more Trails, marked by colors (eg, Red Trail, Blue Trail, etc.) are easy enough for the little guys & certainly easy enough for us as well. They are well maintained, go uphill in some areas, flat in others, skirt a small creek, a large pond with turtles, fish, ducks & geese, lots of marked trees & meadows, all good distractions for big & little hikers.

I was heretofore unfamiliar with this tract of land despite having spent plenty of time in the…read morearea. It seems I missed out, as a splendid variety of experiences were available for free. Traversing an overlook over the river, I went down into a valley, spotting majestic birds of prey, a large fish, energetic baby turtles, singing frogs, and a snake, all spotted in less than an hour. As wildlife preserves go, this one had a lot of wildlife. Conditions vary of course, but there were a couple more hours worth of trails I didn't get to. Near the entrance were some buildings, including a water station and primitive bathrooms. People seemed to come for a variety of reasons.

Really beautiful set of trails all very well maintained with a variety of distance/challenge loops…read more Easy and ample parking and Was able to manage with baby in carrier + dog and got some great views!

I had been to Monticello a few years ago but had no idea this trail even existed and better yet…read moreit's free and you don't have to pay Monticello admission to check it out. I believe it's about 4 miles there and back and much of it is on boardwalks but parts could get muddy if it rained. Luckily, it was sunny when we checked it out. It's not too strenuous and very well marked as long as you stay on the main trail. Parking was tough but we found a spot at the overflow lot just down the road from the trail lot and this way you get a little bit of bonus hiking to get your step count up. The trail itself wasn't too crowded and I assume 99% of Monticello tourists don't even know about it. It's worth checking out though if you're in the area.

The falls was nice, although there wasn't much water when we visited. The hiking trail was…read moredefinitely the highlight. It's a moderate trail with some steep sections, rough and bumpy terrain, and quite a bit of walking, so it's not the easiest hike. Overall, it's a nice waterfall with a good hiking trail and worth visiting if you enjoy a bit of a challenge.

This is a moderate level hike, 3.6 miles UP and Back. Elevation 1,135 ft. Some very steep inclines…read more So steep the path is switch back trails. Absolute great hike but challenging. Kid friendly, dogs on leash, and some paved walk ways BUT I don't think it would be for wheelchairs or strollers because it's such a steep incline. VIEWS-Waterfalls, forest, mountain, mushrooms, wildflowers, and berries. Such a busy trail that you really don't see to much wildlife or birds. Lots and Lots of stairs. This trail has been kept in great condition. There is a bit of scrambling and if there has been rain or snow it can be a bit slippery. Rocks and moss. So beautiful. This trail is part of George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Absolutely beautiful at the top for me. It has an area that opens up at he top and benches so you can sit and admire the surrounding mountains. The first waterfall you come to is the easiest paved area to get to . Also the best waterfall view. It also has benches. This is from the parking lot and there is a fee. It is was 3 dollars so bring cash. There is no running water so bring your own water, Pack a smart backpack. Keep all areas clean and don't leave garbage behind. They have a bathroom area but with no running water. It is a dry toilet. Bring some hand sanitizer is my best advice.

Great paved path, well maintained, that runs along the river. Couple of notes that they have some…read moreoff leash areas for dogs and many owners allowed their dogs to approach our without recall. Additionally there are some homeless encampments along the path.

Fabulous trail! Quite busy even on Thanksgiving but we found parking quickly! The wonderful part is…read morethat it rained heavily the evening and morning for our hike. The trail is made of asphalt so easy assess for handicap and no muddy paws

Went here b/c some of the locals made the recommendation. Had no idea what to expect but figured…read morewhy not? First thing to note: If you have Verizon, the signal gets lost in this area. Do yourself a favor and download the map of the area so you don't freak out like I did and almost get lost coming back to wherever you were staying. The parking here is decent. There's enough spots for about 10-ish or so cars. When you get out, you can kind of explore a little bit. There's some cool seating and a few spots that give you a neat background/foreground experience to take pictures. The picture I supplied is just a snippet of what was happening as we watched the sunset. Hands down a winning spot. Food Taste: bring your own :) Overall Service: it's your own service Value of service to cost: 5 - I did great! Facility: 5 Repeat customer: yes! Dog Friendly: yes - probably don't get all wild on this one though

Great place to go for a walk, run, or bike ride! I like to come here with my dog because the path…read morefollows the river so he can always go down for some water. It's a perfect distance too and there's plenty of things to do along the way such as a park, workout stations, and historic signs to read.

Great area to walk, jog or bike on the Greenway located in the downtown area with parking options…read more The greenway goes along the South River - there is one parking area, near the YMCA near Arch Avenue, and another is further along the South River around Constitution Park. Limited street and parking lot near the YMCA with larger lots near Constitution Park. It's a little over a mile with a future extension being built that will connect to North Park. On the greenway are a few workout stations also and benches along the way. Fun to go all year long. Also there's the LOVE sign near Constitution park. Many fly fisherman access the South river at different points on the Greenway. At Constitution Park, there's areas for kayakers, SUPs, etc to get in the South River and float down. Many use the greenway so relatively safe, though near the Shiloh Baptist Church parking lot area, I've seen a few homeless folks now and then hanging around the covered section. I don't recall any portajohns so plan accordingly.

Just past where I'd been during previous visits to Staunton, this park is still close to the…read moredowntown area. It has a lot to offer, including a natural stream, manicured areas, various playground and athletic facilities, and a stage. It is easy to get to and park at, and is free.

Great list cal park a little run down ! Love the atmosphere! Certainly a community center piece!read more