Mount Pleasant - Hiking trail near Buena Vista, Virginia, United States - Nearby
- Nearby Trails
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1. Cold Mountain Loop
Cold Mountain is a bald affording nice, open views
Distance: 5.7 miles
Buena Vista, Virginia, United States
0.4 miles
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2. Whetstone Ridge Trail
Long ridge walk with many views.
Distance: 11.9 miles
Buena Vista, Virginia, United States
5.6 miles
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3. Spy Rock To Crabtree Falls
Enjoy 360 degree views from Spy Rock and continue to a large waterfall.
Distance: 8.4 miles
Montebello, Virginia, United States
6.6 miles
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4. Spy Rock
Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views from the summit
Distance: 3.2 miles
Montebello, Virginia, United States
6.7 miles
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5. Crabtree Falls Trail
Hike to the top of the waterfall
Distance: 4.4 miles
Montebello, Virginia, United States
8.8 miles
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6. Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail
This trail is idyllically located in the rolling Virginia countryside and follows the banks of the Piney and Tye Rivers
Distance: 8.0 miles
Piney River, Virginia, United States
9.7 miles
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7. Compton Gap to Compton Peak
Short and steep hike along the Appalachian Trail to a nice view.
Distance: 4.0 miles
Amherst, Virginia, United States
9.9 miles
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8. The Priest
Hike the toughest part of the Appalachian Trail
Distance: 8.0 miles
Montebello, Virginia, United States
10.6 miles
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9. The Priest to Crabtree Falls
Hike the toughest part of the Appalachian Trail and descend next to a large cascading waterfall
Distance: 8.6 miles
Montebello, Virginia, United States
10.6 miles
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10. Saint Mary's Wilderness - Saint Mary's River Waterfall
River hike to Saint Mary's River Waterfall
Distance: 4.6 miles
Raphine, Virginia, United States
11.8 miles
- Nearby Campgrounds
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1. Sherando Lake Family Campground
Sherando Lake Family Campsites are part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area. The recreation area is situated around a 25 acre spring-fed lake and first opened to the public in 1936. There is also a 7 acre lake - Upper Sherando Lake - a short walk from the family camp area. The family camp sites that are reserveable are in White Oak A-Loop which are non-electric and Meadow C-Loop which has electric hookup. Facilities and improvements include picnic tables (1 per site), fire ring with grill, lantern pole, and serving table for each site. The White Oak Loop (A-Loop) has modern bathhouse offering flush toilets as well as a men's and women's shower. Water spigots for drinking water are located throughout the area. The area also features flush toilets at either end of the camping loop. River Bend Loop B (13 sites) and the upper loop of White Oak Loop A (15 sites) are available on a first-come-first serve basis. During the season between Memorial Day to Labor Day, evening campfire programs are conducted on Friday and Saturday evenings at the amphitheater for campers and area visitors. A Sunday morning worship service is provided by local churches on a rotational basis for those who wish to attend. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Stuarts Draft, Virginia about a 15 minute drive from Sherando Lake Recreation Area. Ice and vending machines are available on site. A Visitor Center is located in the beach pavilion which provides Interpretative materials, books, maps, beach toys and a variety of gifts. Cellular phone service is not available due to the area location, but a pay phone is available on site. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are accepted for one-half price off camping fees, but not electric hookup. The America the Beautiful Annual Pass is not accepted.
Elevation: 179 ft
Lyndhurst, Virginia, United States
14.6 miles
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2. Sherando Lake Group Campground
Sherando Lake Group Camp is part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area. The recreation area is situated around a 25 acre spring-fed lake and first opened to the public in 1936. There is also a 7 acre lake - Upper Sherando Lake - a short walk from the group camp area. The group camp area can accommodate up to 125 people at one time. The group area is for tent camping only. Facilities and improvements include picnic tables (2 per site), fire rings with grills, lantern poles, and serving tables for each designated group site. The bathhouse offers flush toilets as well as a men's and women's shower. Water spigots for drinking water are located throughout the area. The area also features a centrally located large grass area for games and activities. The 25 acre lake - Lower Sherando Lake - offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with sand beach, fishing and boating. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Fishing is in stocked waters in spring and fall and visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp prior to fishing. These are not sold at Sherando Lake, but can be obtained in the local area. Boats with gasoline motors are not permitted on the lake - electric troll motors, canoes, kayaks or similar type boats only. You must bring your own boat, there are none for rent. Fishing only is available in the Upper Sherando Lake with the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp. No swimming in the Upper Lake. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. During the season between Memorial Day to Labor Day, evening campfire programs are conducted on Friday and Saturday evenings at the amphitheater for campers and area visitors. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Stuarts Draft, Virginia about a 15 minute drive from Sherando Lake Recreation Area. Ice and vending machines are available on site. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location, but a pay phone is available on site. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are not applicable for group camp fees.
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Lyndhurst, Virginia, United States
14.9 miles
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3. Kennedy Fields Campgrounds
Elevation: 164 ft
Sherando, Virginia, United States
17.6 miles
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4. Natural Bridge / Lexington KOA
Deep in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley at the intersection of history, culture and natural beauty you'll find the Natural Bridge KOA. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountain ranges and surrounded by over 58,000 acres of National Forest, we have anything your adventurous heart desires. The magnitude and beauty of the Natural Bridge, a National Historic Landmark and One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, compels many visitors to come to the area. Surveyed by a young George Washington and once owned by Thomas Jefferson, the Bridge provides a unique, historic, picturesque and natural experience. Lexington, just 8 miles north of the campground, has recently netted a big share of tourist interest as one of the best small towns in America. With its rich historical background and an entire downtown that is listed on the State and National register of Historic Places, Lexington has much to offer visitors year-round. Back at the KOA , you can relax in a quiet, wooded, rural setting, nestled in the foothills of the valley. We have a swimming pool, game room and a well-stocked convenience store & gift shop. If you don't feel like cooking, how about a delicious pizza delivered to your campsite! With hayrides every weekend, and planned activities every holiday, visitors of all ages are sure to have mountains of fun!
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Natural Bridge, Virginia, United States
18.4 miles
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5. Hopper Creek Group Campground
Hopper Creek Group Camp offers a rustic atmosphere for group camping under the trees. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who wish to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. The group camp area can accommodate up to 50 people at one time. The area is for tent camping only and tent pads are provided for tent set-up. Facilities and improvements include 12 picnic tables which can be moved around within the camping area, 1 pedestal double grill, and a group size fire ring. The area has a vault toilet building installed in 2007. There is no potable water available, campers will need to bring their own drinking water. A mowed area is available in the group camp area for games and organized activities. Showers are available at Cave Mounain Lake at the beach bathhouse, which is a short drive from Hopper Creek. The day use fees for Cave Mountain Lake would be applicable. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from short walks in and around Cave Mountain Lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, in the James River Face Wilderness, or in the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The closest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from the Hopper Creek Group Camp. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are not applicable for group camp fees.
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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States
22.3 miles
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6. Cave Mountain Lake Family Campground
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is part of the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who come to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. In the late 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps built a 7 acre lake using existing buttresses of natural rock to form a 35 foot high dam. There are 29 campsites of a total 42 family campsites available for reservation. Facilities and improvements at each campsite include 1 picnic table, 1 fire ring with grill, 1 lantern pole, and 1 serving table. Flush toilets and water spigots are located throughout the loop. There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available in the campground. There is a maximum of 8 people per site, except for the double site where the maximum number of people is 12. The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with sand beach. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Boats are not allowed on the lake. Fishing is available from the waters edge outside the beach area. Visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp prior to fishing. These are not sold at Cave Mountain Lake, but can be obtained in the local area. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and in either the James River Face Wilderness or the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location and there is no pay phone available in the recreation area. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are applicable for camping fees and holders are entitled to 1/2 price of the posted fees.
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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States
22.8 miles
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7. Cave Mountain Lake Group Campground
Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp is part of the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. This area is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors who come to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. In the late 1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps built a 7 acre lake using existing buttresses of natural rock to form a 35 foot high dam. The group camp area can accommodate up to 30 people at one time. The group area is for tent camping only and tent pads are provided for tent set-up. Facilities and improvements include 6 picnic tables which can be moved around within the group camp area, 2 fire rings with grills, 1 pedestal double grill, lantern poles, serving tables, a group-size fire ring and 1 potable water spigot. The toilet building located across the road from the group camping area offers flush toilets. Showers are available at the beach bathhouse a short distance down the main road. The 7 acre lake offers opportunities for swimming in a designated area with sand beach. The swimming area has no lifeguards, so visitors swim at their own risk. Boats are not allowed on the lake. Fishing is available from the water's edge outside the beach area. Visitors are responsible for having the appropriate state licenses and National Forest stamp prior to fishing. These are not sold at Cave Mountain Lake, but can be obtained in the local area. Hiking trails surround the area offering everything from a short walk around the lake to a full day hike along the nearby ridges to backpacking trips along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the James River Face Wilderness, or the Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Visitors to the National Forest are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations of the Forest and the area they are visiting. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts office at (540) 291-2188. Office hours are 8 am through 4:30 pm (Eastern time) Monday through Friday. The nearest groceries and gas are located in nearby Lexington, Virginia about a 20 minute drive from Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Ice and other sundries can be obtained from small stores along State Route 759 as you enter the area. Cellular phone service is not reliable due to the area location. America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are not applicable for group camp fees.
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Natural Bridge Station, Virginia, United States
22.8 miles
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8. James River State Park Campground
James River State Park features nearly 20 miles of hiking / biking / horseback riding trails that meander though 1500 acres of rolling meadows and quiet forests. Three miles of river frontage offer spectacular views, boat launches, picnic areas and primitive camping, RV camping, cabins, picnic shelters and a canoe livery. Size: 1500 acres
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Gladstone, Virginia, United States
23.0 miles
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9. Colon Hollow Shelter Campground
This site is not accessible to most wheelchair users; however, visitors with other impairments may find the site usable. The access routes are not accessible due to surface, slope, and width restrictions. The campsites, hiking trails, restrooms, water source, and picnic and parking areas are not accessible.
Elevation: 107 ft
Natural Bridge, Virginia, United States
26.3 miles
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10. North Creek Campground
North Creek Campground is a small 14-site area located on the banks of North Creek, a popular stream for trout fishing in Botetourt County. Several campsites are located "creek side." Each campsite includes a picnic table, serving table, fire ring/ grill combination, two lantern posts and designated areas for tents. All sites are wooded for shade and privacy. Camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking. Water hydrants are available throughout the campground. These hydrants are not threaded to fill potable water tanks. A trailer dump station is located on North Creek Road (FDR 59) approximately 1/2 mile from the campground.
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Arcadia, Virginia, United States
26.3 miles