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Bikes & Brews on Route 151
Afton, Virginia
5.0
This DIY bike & brews tour is perfect for combining a relaxing day with some activity. There are also wineries along this route if folks in your group want a break from the hops. You can start at any of the three breweries, but I would recommend this itinerary: Park at Blue Mountain Brewery and ride on to Wild Wolf where you will do your first tasting, then continue down 151 until you reac...
Albright Loop via the Appalachian Trail
Afton, Virginia
3.57 mi
/ 594 ft gain
Albright Loop via the Appalachian Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nellysford, Virginia.
Dobie Mountain via Appalachian Trail
Afton, Virginia
5.92 mi
/ 1329 ft gain
Dobie Mountain via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nellysford, Virginia.
Humpback Rocks and Dobbie Mountain
Afton, Virginia
6.74 mi
/ 1634 ft gain
Humpback Rocks and Dobbie Mountain is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nellysford, Virginia.
Humpback Rocks
Afton, Virginia
4.6
1.73 mi
/ 833 ft gain
This little hike is one of the most popular in the area, and for good reason! It's a short and steep one mile to the top, but the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park to the east, are some of the best around. It's somewhat of a tradition for students from the University of Virginia to hike up here for sunrise, but to live like a local, take a picnic and a beer from o...
Paul's Creek Trail
Salem, Virginia
1.26 mi
/ 59 ft gain
Paul's Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Nellysford, Virginia.
Rockfish Gap to Dripping Rock and Humpback Mountain via Appalachian Trail
Afton, Virginia
16.44 mi
/ 3340 ft gain
Rockfish Gap to Dripping Rock and Humpback Mountain via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Afton, Virginia.
Humpback Mountain and the Rocks via Appalachian Trail
Lyndhurst, Virginia
5.95 mi
/ 1122 ft gain
Humpback Mountain and the Rocks via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nellysford, Virginia.
Upper Shamokin Falls and Morgan's Loop
Wintergreen Resort, Virginia
0.82 mi
/ 325 ft gain
Upper Shamokin Falls and Morgan's Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Nellysford, Virginia.
Places to stay
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter
Overview
Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter, also known as the Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter is a part of the Sherando Lake Recrea...
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Sherando Lake Group Camp
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Sherando Lake Group Camp is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area and is popular with family groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, ...
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping
Overview
Sherando Lake Recreation Area's Family Campground provides an ideal camping destination. It is situated in the Blue Ridge Mounta...
Grottoes, Virginia
Dundo Group Campground
Overview
Dundo Group Campground is a beautiful campground located at milepost 83.7 along the Skyline Drive with the Appalachian Trail pas...
Crozet, Virginia
Loft Mountain Campground
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Perched on top of Big Flat Mountain, this is one of the largest campgrounds in the park. Loft Mountain is a popular destination ...
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