Land Of Goshen - Hiking trail near Lexington, Virginia, United States - Nearby
- Nearby Trails
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1. Big And Little House Mountains
Hike to the summit of Big and Little House Mountain to enjoy beautiful views
Distance: 9.2 miles
Lexington, Virginia, United States
10.3 miles
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2. Rich Hole Wilderness Trail
The trail offers a great opportunity to the hiker in search of solitude, wildlife, and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys
Distance: 5.5 miles
Clifton Forge, Virginia, United States
10.5 miles
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3. Cocks Comb Trail
This trail has the most spectacular viewing opportunity on the district
Distance: 0.5 miles
Longdale, Virginia, United States
13.1 miles
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4. Augusta Springs Wetland Trails
This two- thrids mile easy loop trail is fully accessible and leads you through meadows, forests and wetlands
Distance: 0.7 miles
Staunton, Virginia, United States
13.3 miles
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5. Beards Mountain Spur Trail
Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Distance: 1.0 miles
Warm Springs, Virginia, United States
13.7 miles
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6. Whetstone Ridge Trail
Long ridge walk with many views.
Distance: 11.9 miles
Buena Vista, Virginia, United States
14.3 miles
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7. Cold Springs Trail
The trail passes through a diversity of terrain and several overlooks and offers excellent views of the Deerfield Valley.
Distance: 4.4 miles
Staunton, Virginia, United States
17.1 miles
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8. Blue Suck Run Trail
Blue Suck Run Trail is a moderately difficult hike with many easy stream crossings.
Distance: 3.4 miles
Longdale, Virginia, United States
17.2 miles
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9. Bear Rock Trail
This trail leads you through hardwood forest and rock outcroppings to the top of Warm Springs Mountain
Distance: 1.0 miles
Warm Springs, Virginia, United States
17.4 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
17.7 miles
- Nearby Campgrounds
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1. Douthat State Park Campgrounds
Douthat is well-known for its delightful, inviting campsites. Some offering a splendid view of placid Douthat Lake. (Note: Because of freezing weather, water is unavailable at individual campsites in March and November. As hot water is still available in the bathhouse, camping fees are not reduced.) * Swimming and boat launching free to overnight guests. * Firewood is for sale. Do not bring firewood. * Late arrival campers will find a note on the park office door giving them instructions on how/when to register the following morning. Park maps are provided so that these campers can find their way to the campground. The park office is the first building on the right after exiting I-64 and passing the booth at the park entrance. * Campsites have grills that be used for cooking or a campfire. All fires must be kept within the grill. Picnic tables and lantern posts are also provided. * Two vehicles per campsite in addition to camping unit; extra vehicles must park in overflow parking area, and parking fees apply for extra vehicles. All equipment must be placed within site's gravel borders. Campsite vehicle area is crushed run gravel; tent pad is pea gravel for drainage. * Park visitors not registered for cabin/campground use must pay parking fee and leave the park by 10 p.m
Elevation: 1450 ft
Millboro, Virginia, United States
19.0 miles
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2. 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!
Elevation: ft
Natural Bridge, Virginia, United States
19.3 miles
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3. Hidden Valley Campground
Offers camping (31 sites), hiking, and fishing
Elevation: ft
Bacova, Virginia, United States
22.3 miles
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4. 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
24.5 miles
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5. Kennedy Fields Campgrounds
Elevation: 164 ft
Sherando, Virginia, United States
24.5 miles
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6. Blowing Springs Campground
Elevation: 158 ft
Bacova, Virginia, United States
24.6 miles
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7. 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
24.8 miles
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8. 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
26.1 miles
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9. 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
26.1 miles
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10. 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
27.0 miles