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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.

Located high in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll find plants and trees that produce edible food – berries, nuts, fruits, herbs; items that we distribute worldwide. Nursery specializing in edible landscaping plants—fruit trees, berries, vines, and herbs—grown without herbicides and shipped nationwide.

Eventide Farm operates a farm stand in Afton offering seasonal flowers, produce, baked goods, eggs, herbs, soaps, and candles.

Nutrition, fitness, stress management, communication and relationship-building, body-wise approaches to alignment, sovereignty and empowerment; horse-wise sessions to become more aware of your persona. Galleywinter Farm in Afton hosts health retreats, equine therapy, horsemanship lessons, yoga, and creative residencies on a pastoral horse farm.

Rebel's Run at Afton Mountain offers vineyard and mountain horseback rides plus English and Western lessons and kids' camps. Offering trail rides, English and Western lessons and summer camps.

State-managed 40-acre lake offering largemouth, catfish, and crappie with 24-hour shoreline access and electric-only boating. Lake Nelson's fishing access includes a boat ramp, parking, and portable toilets (March–September), with electric-motor boating and catches ranging from largemouth bass to redear sunfish in this 40-acre impoundment.

Fitzgerald Farms roadside stand offering summer sweet corn, fall pumpkin picking, and wholesale produce from the Rockfish Valley. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins during the fall season and sweet corn during the summer.

40-acre DGIF lake with boat ramp, year-round bank fishing, electric-motor boating, and seasonal restrooms near Arrington. Lake Nelson is a 40-acre DGIF reservoir with a concrete boat ramp, 24/7 access, and electric-motor-only fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, channel cats, and sunfish just outside Arrington.

Small herb and produce farm perched over the Tye River supplying chemical-free harvests to the Arrington community by appointment.

Educating consumers, turning them on to new foods and giving them the opportunity to connect and contribute not only to our local economy, but to global efforts re-building war torn communities around the world is what Big Arms Farm is all about. Market farm known for cut flowers, heirloom produce, and grass-fed beef with bouquets and specialty goods at the Nelson Farmers Market.

The James River forms Nelson County's southeastern border, offering endless canoe and kayak launches, johnboat access, and fishing for smallmouth, largemouth, catfish, and sunfish along Virginia's most storied waterway. James River corridor on Nelson's southeastern edge with multiple ramps, float trips, and access to the 64-mile Upper James River Water Trail.

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

Our small farm business is owned and operated by Shane and Beverly Spanninger. Turnip the Beets Farm grows chemical-free flowers and produce, offering CSA deliveries, farmers market booths, and event florals.

Appointment-only U-pick flower farm in Stagebridge offering curated seasonal blooms with private design sessions.

We strive to work in harmony with our surroundings by growing and producing spray free crops..

Holistic Davis Creek Farm raises heritage livestock on 60 mountain acres with farm stays, workshops, and by-appointment experiences. Davis Creek Farm is a sixty-acre working family farm located in a pristine hollow in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Family orchard and bakery showcasing classic Virginia apple varieties, house cider, and fall festivals with hayrides, baked goods, and pet-friendly grounds.

Fishing the James River means chasing smallmouth bass, flathead and channel catfish, and panfish from Botetourt County through Nelson's border, with both mountain and Piedmont stretches producing year-round action. Midway Concrete Ramp (In James River WMA off Rt.

Fortune's Cove Nature Preserve challenges hikers with a 5.3-mile loop that gains 1,500 feet before rewarding them with rocky glade vistas, rare plant communities, and a shorter lower loop option for quicker outings. Strenuous 5.3-mile loop managed by The Nature Conservancy climbing 1,500 feet through rocky glades and intact forest to panoramic cove overlooks.

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.

Get fresh, local apples and pumpkins.

Humpback Rocks rewards a short but steep 2-mile loop climb with 360-degree Blue Ridge panoramas; start from the visitor center near Parkway milepost 5.8 and plan on about 45 minutes up, 20 down. Popular 2-mile loop to the Humpback Rocks summit, ascending 740 feet for 360° Blue Ridge views near Parkway milepost 5.8.

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

Appalachian Horse Adventures in Montebello guides Blue Ridge trail rides and river crossings for ages six and up.

Crabtree Falls features five major cascades dropping 1,200 feet—the highest vertical-drop waterfall east of the Mississippi—with paved lower overlook and a 3-mile trail to upper vistas. Crabtree Falls cascades 1,200 vertical feet across five major drops, with an accessible first overlook near the parking area and a 3-mile trail to additional viewpoints for hikers seeking panoramic Blue Ridge vistas.

Midway Concrete Ramp (In James River WMA off Rt.

Half-mile nature walk beside Montebello's former fish hatchery stream with fern-lined banks, benches, and steady bird activity.

Protected wilderness spanning The Priest and Three Ridges with rugged Appalachian Trail miles, dramatic elevation changes, and backcountry solitude.

Spy Rock's soaring granite dome remains open via a 6.5-mile round-trip hike from Meadows Lane (SR 826) after the fish hatchery lot closure. Alternative 6.5-mile round-trip route to Spy Rock via Meadows Lane featuring sustained climbs, rocky scrambles, and sweeping summit panoramas.

White Rock Falls is a 2.5-mile moderate hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway that showcases an impressive gorge, a wading-friendly waterfall, and northeast-facing mountain views on the climb out. 2.5-mile moderate waterfall hike with natural wading pools, gorge views, and options to extend via the Slacks Overlook loop on the Parkway.

South Fork Rockfish River stocked trout waters with Route 6 put-in, Rt. 29 take-out, and fall-through-spring fishing windows.

Kids in Parks TRACK Trail loop along the Rockfish River featuring story walk signage, riparian habitats, and a flat one-mile family route. This is another of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's Kids in Parks Track Trail programs of self guided outdoor opportunities for kids and families to connect with nature.

For over 25 years, the Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative continues to support our local farmers, processor producers and craft vendors to bring a wonderful variety of products to our community.

Proposed forest-based education and wellness space in Nellysford emphasizing nature play and outdoor learning; listing currently in development.

Rockfish River paddling routes tracing the confluence of its forks with gentle Class I–II water, winter flows, and Route 6 takeouts. The Rockfish River begins where its North and South forks meet in Nelson County, then slides southeast toward the James—providing scenic paddles, Class I riffles, and seasonal floats between Route 600, Route 6, and Scottsville.

Flat four-mile network skirting the Rockfish River and Reid's Creek with birding hotspots, interpretive signage, and farm-country views. Rockfish Valley Loop Trails span about four flat miles of mowed paths that trace the Rockfish River and Reid's Creek, blend history with birding, and frame constant Blue Ridge views.

Our annual Lavender Festival will be held in June when our lavender field is in full bloom! Silver Fox Lavender Farm hosts June lavender festival weekends, farm workshops, yoga, and a barn venue for micro weddings and events.

Shenandoah Valley Soaring operates from a gliderport in Nellysford, inviting visitors to watch—or join—weekend flights over the Blue Ridge with a 50-member club that flies classic and modern sailplanes. This group group of 50+ members enjoys soaring over the Blue Ridge Mountains in classic and state of the art gliders, harnessing the power of nature to sustain our flights.

Spruce Creek Park anchors the Rockfish Valley Loop Trail system at Route 151, offering sunrise-to-sunset access to TRACK trails, a native plant garden, butterfly walk, geology trail, and the Rockfish Valley Foundation Natural History Center.

Our story is deeply rooted in our love for nature and sustainable farming practices. The county is conveniently located between Lynchburg and Charlottesville, so every year thousands of people pass through Nelson to rest.

Midway Concrete Ramp (In James River WMA off Rt.

Family-friendly TRACK Trail at Piney River Depot with self-guided nature activities, flat rail-trail mileage, and prizes through Kids in Parks.

Follow Route 666 past Dickie Brothers Orchard and into George Washington National Forest for shady picnics beside the river.

Saunders Brothers' farm market pairs homegrown peaches, apples, and nursery stock with a country shop featuring meats, baked goods, peach ice cream, and weekend events.

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

Bryant Family Farm is a fourth generation, Century Farm, located in the Piedmont region in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Nelson County, VA. In addition to tending a herd of Black Angus cattle, we raise farm chickens and supply eggs to fellow small businesses in the area. Our farm and local orchards are full of berries and other gifts from Mother Nature. We use these ultra fresh flavors to make a number of small-batch jams and jellies..

Schedule a farm visit with Deep Sea Pete to see how log inoculation, shade houses, and raised beds turn oak bolts into fresh culinary mushrooms. Orders can be picked up right on Perry Lane, making it easy to take chef-ready harvests back to your Nelson County kitchen.

Family cattle and lamb farm in Lowesville providing custom beef and lamb shares by whole, half, or quarter.

Dickie Brothers Orchard—one of Virginia's Century Farms—offers pick-your-own berries and apples, fresh-pressed cider, pumpkins, and farm goods, with varieties ripening from June raspberries through November harvest weekends. Century Farm orchard growing heirloom apples alongside berries, pumpkins, cider, and farm-made goods with pick-your-own seasons from summer through fall.

Gathered Threads is a six-acre family farm growing sustainably raised flowers and botanicals without pesticides, supplying markets and workshops in Nelson County. Gathered Threads is a small family farm-based business located on 6 acres in Nelson County, Virginia.

Mars Knob Farm produces small-batch, chemical-free pantry goods and apothecary items from a historic Roseland homestead.

Rose Isle Farm partners with Blue Mountain Barrel House to raise 'beer-fed' beef on pasture, offering direct sales by appointment. The cattle at Rose Isle Farm are fed spent mash from Blue Mountain Barrel House Brewery, a perfect marriage of recycling and animal husbandry for Rose Isle Farm and this local Nelson County brewery.

Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Seamans' Orchard is a fourth generation farm. The farm grows the finest apples, blueberries, cherries, and strawberries mother nature will allow.

The packing shed offers Empire, Gala, Jonathan, Red and Golden Delicious, York, Winesap, Red Rome, Stayman, Pippin, Jonagold and Pink Lady apples. Silver Creek & Seamans' Orchards packing shed selling heirloom apple varieties plus cider, apple butter, honey, and pumpkins.

Tinkerland Farm is a family farm located across the road from Bryant Ln on Rt 151 in Nelson County, Virginia.

Restored soapstone quarries transformed into 40-acre native plant gardens with two miles of trails, habitat galleries, and guided ecology tours.

Owned and operated by Lauren Shifflett and her husband, L&B Farms is a small homestead offering sourdough baked goods and handmade goat milk soaps. Lauren is Food Handler certified and operates a home bakery featuring a variety of sourdough items. The farm is home to three Nigerian Dwarf goats—Mikko, Poppy, and Ellie Mae—who provide fresh milk used for soap making and household use.

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

Our farm is open year around for visitors and groups. Honey-centric Hungry Hill Farm offering raw honey, bee supplies, mushroom workshops, and farm tours by appointment.

We're providers of quality, Virginia-grown chestnuts, located in beautiful Nelson County. Our orchard is maturing and so is our production.

Blue Ridge Fruit Loop passport covering 11 orchards and farms across Nelson and Amherst counties for pick-your-own fruit May–December.

The Brew Ridge Trail is a self-guided tour featuring six of the nation's best craft breweries. With everything from lagers to stouts, there's something for everyone along the trail.

This northern part of Nelson County is home to 5 wineries, 3 breweries, 1 cidery, cozy Bed & Breakfasts, friendly farmers, spectacular views, and so much more.

29 connecting breweries, wineries, and distilleries between Arrington and Faber. Nelson 29 craft beverage route along U.S.

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.

Here in Virginia, we take great pride in putting our souls into every bottle of distilled spirits because we know that small batches take time, heart, and spirit. We believe in farm to bottle, continuously focusing on the small batches.

2.6-mile Appalachian Trail segment from VA Route 56 over the Tye River swinging bridge to Harpers Creek Shelter with laurel, rhododendron, and creekside campsites.

Tye River fishery stocked with trout and home to smallmouth bass, offering roadside access along Route 56 and scenic Blue Ridge runs. Fishing the Tye River rewards anglers with smallmouth bass, bluegill, and stocked trout (October–May) along the 35-mile tributary fed by the Piney and Buffalo rivers—bring waders for fly fishing runs and check DWR trout schedules.

Family orchard near Tyro selling bushels of classic Virginia apples including Fuji, Rome, and Pink Lady each harvest season.

Three-mile Mau-Har connector through the Three Ridges Wilderness linking with the Appalachian Trail past cascades, rock scrambles, and shelters.

Historic 1814 Pharsalia estate hosting weddings, group tours, and floral workshops amid working orchards at the foot of de Priest Mountain. Built in 1814 at the foot of de Priest Mountain in Nelson County, Virginia, by William Massie, Pharsalia commands stunning views and is surrounded by original outbuildings and lovely gardens.

Silver Creek Orchards is a seventh generation family owned farm that offers over 20 varieties of apples, as well as wine grapes and beef cattle. Seventh-generation Silver Creek Orchards opens for pick-your-own apples on select weekends with more than 20 varieties and scenic mountain views.

The 13.3-mile Three Ridges loop is one of Virginia's premier backpacking routes, delivering waterfalls, rocky knife-edge climbs, and big Appalachian vistas south of Wintergreen. Expect strenuous terrain, overnight camping zones, and bragging rights after tackling this rugged circuit.

34-mile Blue Ridge stream offering Class I–II+ whitewater, mountain views, and seasonal paddling windows for experienced canoeists.

Robinia Institute at Timshel Wildland offers regenerative agriculture education, grazing intensives, and consulting on a 400-acre conservation site.

Allen Creek Nature Preserve is a 0.7-mile, family-friendly Wintergreen loop through a rare high-elevation wetland, complete with interpretive guides describing the braided streams and northern plant species that thrive there.

0.8-mile red-blazed climb on a south-facing slope showcasing mountain laurel, rose azalea, and pedlar gneiss outcrops with connections to Pedlars Edge Trail. Blackrock Trail is a steep 0.8-mile red-blazed climb over pedlar gneiss outcrops where chestnut oak, mountain laurel, and table mountain pine cling to dry slopes—rewarding hikers with rugged views each June bloom season.

Steep 0.8-mile red-blazed climb skirting rocky cliffs with sweeping Three Ridges views, laurel thickets, and fern-covered 'rock gardens.' Brimstone Trail tackles 0.8 miles of rocky cliffs beneath Wintergreen's Plunge, mixing steep ups and downs, laurel thickets, and sweeping views toward Three Ridges—best tackled with care during icy months.

Cool, damp 0.7-mile north-facing spur paralleling Cedar Cliffs with mossy boulders, ferny slopes, and connections to the primary overlook trail.

1.1-mile yellow-red loop leaving Shamokin Gorge to traverse oak-hickory ridges, spring wildflowers, and stream crossings near Wintergreen.

Elevation 3,800-foot Devils Knob Golf Course—Virginia's highest—featuring Ellis Maples design, narrow mountain fairways, and panoramic vistas. Devils Knob Golf Course sits 3,800 feet high, making it Virginia's coolest summer round; Ellis Maples carved narrow fairways, fast greens, and jaw-dropping Blue Ridge vistas into this 18-hole mountain test.

0.6-mile stroll from the Blue Ridge Overlook across catoctin greenstone ledges with rock 'gardens,' birding, and views toward Pond Hollow.

Discovery Ridge Adventure Center at Wintergreen Resort is where your family vacation begins, with indoor and outdoor fun for the entire family. Experience a thrilling Blue Ridge family vacation in the mountains – with a host of activities that will satisfy even the most adventurous spirit. Want to do it all? Check out their Discover Pass which bundles free and discounted activities.

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.

1.1-mile red-blazed path following Fortunes Ridge stream with cascades, laurel blooms, and access points from Fortunes Ridge and Wintergreen Drive.

Hemlock Springs Loop is a 0.8-mile route known for pink and yellow lady's slippers and an old-growth hemlock stand impacted by woolly adelgid—offering a sensitive habitat best navigated with care. 0.8-mile yellow-red loop highlighting pink and yellow lady's-slipper habitat, old-growth hemlock remnants, and moderate climbs near Wintergreen.

Highlands Leisure Trail connects Wintergreen's Blackrock Village to the Wintergarden via a 0.5-mile yellow-blazed path that dips through older-growth forest and includes an overlook of the Highlands ski slopes. Half-mile connector between Blackrock Village and the Wintergarden with short climbs, older-growth forest, and an overlook of Highlands ski slopes.

1.6-mile yellow loop sampling mountain laurel, birch, and oak-hickory forest with rocky footing and parking at Wintergreen's Lot F.

1.7-mile blue-blazed trek ending at Lower Shamokin Falls, weaving through dense forest after a jeep-road approach from Old Stoney Creek Road.

Moderate-to-difficult grades reward hikers with Shenandoah Valley vistas and quiet, historic tread. 3.3-mile former Appalachian Trail alignment with greenstone ledges, Shenandoah Valley overlooks, and spring wildflowers across multiple access points.

Paul's Creek Trail is a 0.6-mile blue-blazed family favorite that follows a lush valley to smooth rock chutes and a series of cascading waterfalls near Crawford's Knob. Pack water shoes and a camera—the polished boulders and cool pools are irresistible on summer days.

1.6-mile difficult red trail paralleling Blackrock with pedlar formation geology, open powerline birding, and wildflower-rich edge habitat.

One-mile red-blazed route along a geologic fault line with displaced boulders, varied plant communities, and bobcat-friendly habitat. Pond Hollow Trail is a demanding 1-mile route threaded through a geologic fault line littered with house-sized boulders and prime bobcat habitat.

0.5-mile yellow loop through mixed forest with wildflower displays, solitude, and access from White Oak Drive or Wintergreen Drive. Ravens Roost Park offers a half-mile yellow-blazed wander through deep forest to a favorite Skyline Drive overlook for sunrise, sunset, and wildflower spotting.

0.3-mile preserve loop protecting high-elevation wetlands with braided streams, northern plant species, and easy access for families.

Twice named “Best Ski Resort” by the readers of Washington Post.

Rees Jones-designed 27-hole Stoney Creek Golf Course in the Rockfish Valley mixing meandering streams, wetlands, and year-round play. Stoney Creek Golf Course is Rees Jones' 27-hole design in the Rockfish River valley, playable year-round amid meandering streams, wetlands, and wildlife—so you can ski Wintergreen in the morning and chase birdies that afternoon.

Community linear park in Stoney Creek with creekside walking path, new picnic areas, benches, and easy terrain for families.

Indoor and outdoor swimming across Wintergreen Resort, including year-round Aquatics Center pools and Lake Monocan's summer beach.

Wintergreen Tennis programs spanning 19 outdoor clay and three indoor Deco Turf courts with year-round clinics for families and teams.

Short yellow access spur to Blackrock featuring steep pedlar gneiss formations, panoramic overlooks, and a signature family photo spot. The Plunge is a short, steep 0.2-mile connector to Blackrock Trail that packs in pedlar gneiss rock formations, dramatic overlooks, and prime family photo spots.

Trillium Field is a pocket-sized 0.1-mile stroll where thousands of white and pink trillium bloom in early May on the corner of Wintergreen Drive and Devils Knob Loop. Easy 0.1-mile stroll where thousands of trillium bloom each May along Wintergreen Drive and Devils Knob Loop, with wildflowers through summer.

Upper Shamokin Falls Trail is a gentle 0.4-mile walk that follows the sound of tumbling water to fern-draped cascades—perfect for all ages. Stay on the marked path and off the slick rock edges, but don't forget the camera for this signature Wintergreen scene.

Challenging 0.8-mile red trail in the Upper Shamokin Gorge with stream crossings, lush understory, and links to the Appalachian Trail.

White Oak Trail serves up a half-mile of shady solitude, spring wildflowers, and birdwatching between White Oak Drive and Wintergreen Drive. 0.5-mile moderate yellow trail offering bird-friendly woods, wildflowers, and a quiet loop accessible from White Oak or Wintergreen drives.

Wintergreen’s Orvis-Endorsed instructors provide the perfect classroom setting at Lake Monocan to introduce students to the art of fly fishing. Anglers can also experience the thrill of fishing for trout in the mountains or smallmouth bass on the legendary James River with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Midway Concrete Ramp (In James River WMA off Rt. Midway Concrete Ramp)