Biking

Scenic 22- or 40-mile Blue Ridge Parkway cycling loop starting near Love, Virginia, with sweeping Shenandoah Valley overlooks, Parkway climbs, and Route 76 tie-ins.

Walk the restored 1850s Blue Ridge Railroad tunnel on a 2.25-mile crushed-gravel path with dramatic stone portals linking Afton and the Rockfish Valley. The Blue Ridge Tunnel, engineered by Claudius Crozet in the 1850s beneath Rockfish Gap, now lets hikers and cyclists travel nearly a mile through the historic rail bore between Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

20-acre Lake Monocan at Wintergreen with seasonal public access, rentals, beach amenities, and stocked fishing opportunities. Midway Concrete Ramp (In James River WMA off Rt.

State park along the James River with 15+ miles of multiuse trails, riverfront overlooks, boat launches, cabins, and full-service canoe livery.

Rustic tasting areas and picnic grounds invite relaxed afternoons in the Blue Ridge foothills.

50-mile Nelson Scenic Loop combining Route 151, Route 664, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Route 56 for mountain vistas, orchards, and craft beverages. The Nelson Scenic Loop strings together Routes 151, 664, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and 56 into a 50-mile auto or bike tour showcasing orchards, craft beverage stops, waterfalls, and mountaintop vistas from Piedmont foothills to ridge-top summits.

29-mile Oak Ridge cycling loop rolling through Route 56 and Rockfish Valley backroads with historic estate views and low-traffic farm lanes. The 29-mile Oak Ridge Loop mixes Route 56 farmland, country stores, and stretches along Route 29, rewarding cyclists with rolling hills and scenic estate views before returning to the Oak Ridge parking area.

Three Springs Myndus is a three-bedroom mountain home on a 100-acre property with high-speed internet, whirlpool tub, wildlife viewing, and EV charging along the Nelson craft beverage trail. Larger parties, see the Three Springs Plus listing.

Time to Wine Down is a five-bedroom Afton retreat on two acres with dual living rooms, basement game space, air hockey, expansive fire pit, and string-lit outdoor dining near the Route 151 beverage trail. What makes Time to Wine Down truly unique is its perfect blend of vintage charm and modern amenities, all set on two peaceful acres in the heart of Virginia's wine country.

Tyebello Cabins offer pet-friendly lodging with kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning for Blue Ridge travelers seeking simple comforts near Tyro.

7-mile crushed-stone rail trail along the Piney and Tye rivers with dual trailheads, equestrian access, and seasonal wildflowers.

31-mile Schuyler countryside loop from Walton's Mountain Museum past the James River and Esmont farms with plenty of quiet ridge lines.

24-mile Woodson's Mill ride beginning at the historic gristmill in Lowesville and circling through Massies Mill and Route 680 countryside.