Fran’s guidebook for trails and swimming
Sightseeing
A 10.5-mile trail described as easy to medium-hard. http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/appalachian-trail-long-mountain-wayside-to-little-irish-creek
Long Mountain Wayside
A 10.5-mile trail described as easy to medium-hard. http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/appalachian-trail-long-mountain-wayside-to-little-irish-creek
A popular destination for visitors and locals alike. https://www.nps.gov/biri/planyourvisit/crabtree-falls-trails-htm
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Crabtree Falls
A popular destination for visitors and locals alike. https://www.nps.gov/biri/planyourvisit/crabtree-falls-trails-htm
Mount Pleasant Trail
Mount Pleasant TrailA favorite place to hike. https://www-hikingupward.com/GWNF/mountpleasant/
It is an easy .5 mile walk around the pond. Nice place to take a swim. Park has restrooms. Need to bring fishing poles and a license. Address: 118 Clemmons Lake Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: (434) 455-5858
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Ivy Creek Park
118 Clemmons Lake PlIt is an easy .5 mile walk around the pond. Nice place to take a swim. Park has restrooms. Need to bring fishing poles and a license. Address: 118 Clemmons Lake Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: (434) 455-5858
Be careful when using GPS as mine wanted to take us to the wrong side of the lake. Follow the signs once you get into the Wintergreen area at the bottom of the mountain.
Decent amount of parking.
Bathrooms are available.
Small beach on one side of the lake that is the only swimming area. They have an inflatable trampoline & slide in the water for the kids. They require everyone to wear life vests. Not sure if this was due to no lifeguard on duty that day or if that is every day.
Paddleboards, paddle bikes, and kayak rentals available.
Basic foods like burgers and hotdogs.
Fishing from the pier and some banks of the lake is available.
Picnic areas with grills.
One sand volleyball court.
Walking trail around the lake is short but some nicely made chairs are on the other side of the lake from the swimming area that has an awesome view with the mountain in the background.
54 habitants recommandent
Lake Monocan Park
110 Camping RidgeBe careful when using GPS as mine wanted to take us to the wrong side of the lake. Follow the signs once you get into the Wintergreen area at the bottom of the mountain.
Decent amount of parking.
Bathrooms are available.
Small beach on one side of the lake that is the only swimming area. They have an inflatable trampoline & slide in the water for the kids. They require everyone to wear life vests. Not sure if this was due to no lifeguard on duty that day or if that is every day.
Paddleboards, paddle bikes, and kayak rentals available.
Basic foods like burgers and hotdogs.
Fishing from the pier and some banks of the lake is available.
Picnic areas with grills.
One sand volleyball court.
Walking trail around the lake is short but some nicely made chairs are on the other side of the lake from the swimming area that has an awesome view with the mountain in the background.
A hidden gem that not even may locals frequent. Very peaceful place when you want to get away from the world. You can fish with a licence, cookout, pack a lunch, boat and swim. You can watch the train when it passes. Well kept bathroom, and playground. You can sit there and just let the weight of the world just melt away.
1159 Monacan Park Rd
1159 Monacan Park RoadA hidden gem that not even may locals frequent. Very peaceful place when you want to get away from the world. You can fish with a licence, cookout, pack a lunch, boat and swim. You can watch the train when it passes. Well kept bathroom, and playground. You can sit there and just let the weight of the world just melt away.
Riveredge Park
150 Rocky Hill RdNice spot to chill and enjoy the James River that is not too far to go.
MILL CREEK LAKE
238 Mill Creek Lake Road
Amherst, VA 24521
Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park is considered by many residents to be the most scenic and is extremely popular with the fishermen! It rests on a 190-acre watershed lake that is open for fishing only (no gasoline powered boats allowed). It consists of a boat ramp, picnic tables, and grills, play area for children, and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 west. Turn right on Rt. 610. Follow the
signs. Featured on www.Virginia.Org
Mill Creek Lake
MILL CREEK LAKE
238 Mill Creek Lake Road
Amherst, VA 24521
Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park is considered by many residents to be the most scenic and is extremely popular with the fishermen! It rests on a 190-acre watershed lake that is open for fishing only (no gasoline powered boats allowed). It consists of a boat ramp, picnic tables, and grills, play area for children, and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 west. Turn right on Rt. 610. Follow the
signs. Featured on www.Virginia.Org
STONEHOUSE LAKE PARK
294 Stonehouse Lake Road
Amherst, VA 24521
Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park rests on a beautiful 41 acre Watershed lake and is open for fishing only. There is a boat ramp providing access into the lake (no gasoline powered boats allowed). A covered picnic pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a play area for children and restroom facilities makes this park an attractive setting for family/group picnics and activities. Directions: turn on Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left onto Rt. 610. Follow the signs. Featured on www.Virginia.Org
Stonehouse Lake
STONEHOUSE LAKE PARK
294 Stonehouse Lake Road
Amherst, VA 24521
Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park rests on a beautiful 41 acre Watershed lake and is open for fishing only. There is a boat ramp providing access into the lake (no gasoline powered boats allowed). A covered picnic pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a play area for children and restroom facilities makes this park an attractive setting for family/group picnics and activities. Directions: turn on Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left onto Rt. 610. Follow the signs. Featured on www.Virginia.Org
THRASHERS LAKE PARK
223 Thrashers Lake Road
Amherst, VA 24521
Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park rests on an attractive 36 acre watershed lake open for fishing only. It consists of a boat ramp (no gasoline powered boats allowed) picnic tables and grills, a play area for children and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left on Rt 610. Follow the signs. Featured on www.Virginia.Org
Thrashers Lake
THRASHERS LAKE PARK
223 Thrashers Lake Road
Amherst, VA 24521
Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park rests on an attractive 36 acre watershed lake open for fishing only. It consists of a boat ramp (no gasoline powered boats allowed) picnic tables and grills, a play area for children and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left on Rt 610. Follow the signs. Featured on www.Virginia.Org