Cowl Picture: MAKE SURE TO STOP BY THE OVERLOOK AT RIVERSIDE PARK WHILE WALKING THE ALPINE TRAIL FOR BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE JAMES RIVER & BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS.

Now that the climate is cooling off, it’s the good time to discover the attractive and scenic views that our pretty a part of Virginia has to supply. Lynchburg is conveniently near so many mountaineering trails that that you must benefit from this fall. Listed here are just a few of our favorites. 

ALPINE TRAIL

On the entrance of Riverside Park, you’ll be able to benefit from the first devoted strolling path developed inside a Lynchburg park. This mile lengthy Alpine Path will allow you to expertise the peace and solitude of the wooded hillside that surrounds Riverside Park and provides stunning views of the James River. Since it is a mountaineering path alongside the ridge aspect, strollers and bicycles are prohibited. For security, keep on the marked pathway.

CLAYTOR NATURE CENTER 

Only a 30-minute drive from LYH and positioned on the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Claytor Nature Heart encompasses a path system alongside freshwater streams, woodlands, and wetlands with unbelievable views. A mountaineering path system, small-group campground, and amphitheater are different options of the property. The Virginia Claytor Memorial Gardens, created in reminiscence of the late Mrs. Claytor, type a collection of formal flower, herb, and shrub plantings. The Claytor Nature Heart is open to most of the people seven days every week from 8:30 a.m. to five p.m. 

CRABTREE FALLS

For the extra adventurous hiker, Crabtree Falls is the hike for you. This hike options the best vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River. The three-mile path provides 5 overlooks that give wonderful views of Crabtree Creek Falls and the vistas of the Tye River Valley. This path is household pleasant and the decrease portion of the path is wheelchair accessible. As an added bonus, you’ll be able to convey your canine so long as it’s saved on leash.

MOUNT PLEASANT

The hike to Mount Nice will take you on a scenic loop by the double summit of Mount Nice and Pompey Mountain. This loop is an extended hike at about 6 miles, however on the proper time of 12 months you’ll be capable to benefit from the streams, the wild flowers and the spectacular views. It is possible for you to to see for miles on a transparent day. That is one other hike which you can convey your canine on!

SHARP TOP

Sharp Prime is likely one of the hottest hikes within the space, in addition to one of many more durable uphill climbs. On the high you’ll find the empty summit home which you can enter and discover, in addition to look out the home windows for some mountain views. Preserve trekking previous the cabin to search out some spectacular rock formations the place you’ll be able to loosen up and marvel on the miles of panorama you’ll be able to see. There may be additionally an choice to take a bus experience that may convey you nearer to the summit, so when you’re not bodily capable of hike up the mountain, you should still be capable to make your technique to see the spectacular views.

SPY ROCK

Spy Rock Path through Money Hole is a 5.8 mile reasonably trafficked out and again path positioned close to Tyro, Virginia that options stunning wildflowers and is rated as reasonable. The path is primarily used for mountaineering, tenting, nature journeys, and chicken watching and is accessible year-round. Canine are additionally ready to make use of this path on a leash. 

SKYLINE DRIVE HIKES

For a small admission price, you’ll be able to cruise Skyline Drive to achieve entry to 75 overlooks and greater than 500 miles of trails inside the Shenandoah Nationwide Park. With so many hikes to select from, it gained’t be arduous to search out the right one for you and your group. For a neater hike, you’ll be able to check out the Stony Man Summits and Decrease Cliffs, which provides among the finest views that the park has to supply. If you happen to’re in search of a problem, strive the Stony Man to Skyland to Large Meadows for 7 miles alongside the ridgeline that may take you to 2 of the most effective peaks within the park.

And don’t miss out on our close by points of interest additionally with mountaineering trails, a two-for-one alternative to get in a bit historical past and a hike at Appomattox Courtroom Home Nationwide Historic Park and Patrick Henry’s Purple Hill.