Relaxin Retreat guidebook

Sightseeing

Blue Ridge Parkway

Terrapin Mountain Trail near Big Island, Virginia Distance: 9.34 miles Route Type: Loop Terrapin Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Big Island, Virginia.** Little Rocky Row Loop via Appalachian Trail near Big Island, Virginia Distance: 10.94 miles Route Type: Loop Little Rocky Row Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Monroe, Virginia.** Hike to Little and Big Rocky Row near Big Island, Virginia Distance: 10.8 miles Route Type: Out-and-Back This hike along the Appalachian Trail leads to two beautiful rocky outcrops with stunning views of the James River. Big Rocky Row has similar views to Little Rocky Row but is worth the effort if you have time. Once finished exploring Big Rocky Row, head back south on the Appalachian Trail for 5.4 miles to return to your car.** Otter Creek Loop near Big Island, Virginia Length:1.0 mi Route type: Loop Explore this 1.00-mile, loop trail near Big Island, Virginia. This trail is great for hiking. ** James River Visitor Center and James River Trail of Trees Length: 0.5 miles Route type: Loop This short 0.5-mile loop trail offers hikers river bottomland habitats, upland hardwood-hemlock forests, and several overlooks with views of the James River. This short self-guided tour can be productive for birders during spring and fall migration. ** Sharp Top Mountain Trailhead Length: 3.3 Route type: Out-and-back Located in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia, Sharp Top is by far the most popular of the three Peaks of Otter, standing proud at 3,875 feet tall. The 360-degree views contribute to its popularity, but it helps that there are two ways to the top, a full out-and-back hike and a shuttle paired with a .25-mile hike.** Flat Top Mountain Trailhead Length: 4.7 0r 5.7 miles Route type: Out-and-back There are two ways to reach Flat Top, including a 4.7-mile out-and-back hike that originates near Abbott Lake (Abbott Lake route). There is also a 5.7-mile out-and-back hike that begins from a small parking area at milepost 83 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Pinnacle route).** Fallingwater Cascades Trail Length: 1.2 miles Route type: Out-and-Back You never know what you’ll find around every curve of the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. It could be a breathtaking overlook, a tumbling waterfall or an incredible hiking trail. At milepost 83 near Bedford, Virginia, we found the 1.2-mile out-and-back Fallingwater Cascades Trail. This trail shares a parking lot with the uber-popular hike to Flat Top.** Peaks of Otter Hiking Trails Sharp Top Trail This is the most popular trail at the Peaks and originates at the Nature Center across the Parkway from the Visitor Center. This is a steep and strenuous route and should be attempted only by those in good health. There is no drinking water available on the summit, so carry plenty with you. The summit offers an impressive 360-degree view of the Peaks of Otter area, the Piedmont to the east, and the Shenandoah Valley with the Allegheny mountains to the west. Allow two hours for hiking up and one hour for hiking down. Add an extra half-hour for the spur trail to Buzzard’s Roost, a series of large rock formations offering different views of the area. Concession-operated bus service (one-way or round trip) to within one quarter mile of the top is available seasonally. Hiking along the bus road is prohibited.** Elk Run Loop (0.8 mile) Begins behind the visitor center. It is a moderately strenuous trail and is self-guiding with written displays describing the forest community. For a leisurely walk, allow one hour.** Harkening Hill Loop Trail (3.3 miles) Begins behind the visitor center and across from the amphitheater. This woodland trail climbs to a ridge where distant views are rewarding. A spur path near the summit leads to Balance Rock, an immense boulder balanced on a small rock.** Johnson Farm Trails A loop trail, approximately two miles long, which follows a section of the Harkening Hill loop trail. Beginning at the north end of the visitor center parking area, the trail leads 1.1 miles to the Johnson Farm, originally built in the 1850s. Like many mountain homes, this one was improved a number of times over the years. Living history demonstrations are presented on a seasonal basis. Allow two to three hours for a leisurely visit. (TRACK trail)** Flat Top Trail Was designated with Fallingwater Cascades trail as a continuous National Recreation Trail in April 1982. Flat Top rises to an elevation of 4,004 feet with many scattered rock outcrops. The Pinnacle and Cross Rock are names given to such formations. On this trail, hikers can experience the changing forest ecology as they climb or descend 1,600 feet from the Parkway trail heads. Fallingwater Cascades Trail the other segment of the National Recreation Trail, is a loop trail which takes hikers along cascades on Fallingwater Creek with its huge rock outcrops clothed in rhododendron and large hemlocks. This trail drops 260 feet below the Fallingwater Trail Parking Area and hikers should be prepared to climb that elevation on their return. Experiencing this mountain cascade is well worth the effort.** Abbott Lake Trail The least difficult of these trails, is a one-mile loop around Abbott Lake. The trail takes hikers through a woodland forest and open field, offering a close-up view of this picturesque lake. Trail is ADA Accessible. This is also a kid-friendly TRACK trail.**

Blue Ridge Parkway

Terrapin Mountain Trail near Big Island, Virginia Distance: 9.34 miles Route Type: Loop Terrapin Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Big Island, Virginia.** Little Rocky Row Loop via Appalachian Trail near Big Island, Virginia Distance: 10.94 miles Route Type: Loop Little Rocky Row Loop via Appalachian Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Monroe, Virginia.** Hike to Little and Big Rocky Row near Big Island, Virginia Distance: 10.8 miles Route Type: Out-and-Back This hike along the Appalachian Trail leads to two beautiful rocky outcrops with stunning views of the James River. Big Rocky Row has similar views to Little Rocky Row but is worth the effort if you have time. Once finished exploring Big Rocky Row, head back south on the Appalachian Trail for 5.4 miles to return to your car.** Otter Creek Loop near Big Island, Virginia Length:1.0 mi Route type: Loop Explore this 1.00-mile, loop trail near Big Island, Virginia. This trail is great for hiking. ** James River Visitor Center and James River Trail of Trees Length: 0.5 miles Route type: Loop This short 0.5-mile loop trail offers hikers river bottomland habitats, upland hardwood-hemlock forests, and several overlooks with views of the James River. This short self-guided tour can be productive for birders during spring and fall migration. ** Sharp Top Mountain Trailhead Length: 3.3 Route type: Out-and-back Located in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia, Sharp Top is by far the most popular of the three Peaks of Otter, standing proud at 3,875 feet tall. The 360-degree views contribute to its popularity, but it helps that there are two ways to the top, a full out-and-back hike and a shuttle paired with a .25-mile hike.** Flat Top Mountain Trailhead Length: 4.7 0r 5.7 miles Route type: Out-and-back There are two ways to reach Flat Top, including a 4.7-mile out-and-back hike that originates near Abbott Lake (Abbott Lake route). There is also a 5.7-mile out-and-back hike that begins from a small parking area at milepost 83 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Pinnacle route).** Fallingwater Cascades Trail Length: 1.2 miles Route type: Out-and-Back You never know what you’ll find around every curve of the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. It could be a breathtaking overlook, a tumbling waterfall or an incredible hiking trail. At milepost 83 near Bedford, Virginia, we found the 1.2-mile out-and-back Fallingwater Cascades Trail. This trail shares a parking lot with the uber-popular hike to Flat Top.** Peaks of Otter Hiking Trails Sharp Top Trail This is the most popular trail at the Peaks and originates at the Nature Center across the Parkway from the Visitor Center. This is a steep and strenuous route and should be attempted only by those in good health. There is no drinking water available on the summit, so carry plenty with you. The summit offers an impressive 360-degree view of the Peaks of Otter area, the Piedmont to the east, and the Shenandoah Valley with the Allegheny mountains to the west. Allow two hours for hiking up and one hour for hiking down. Add an extra half-hour for the spur trail to Buzzard’s Roost, a series of large rock formations offering different views of the area. Concession-operated bus service (one-way or round trip) to within one quarter mile of the top is available seasonally. Hiking along the bus road is prohibited.** Elk Run Loop (0.8 mile) Begins behind the visitor center. It is a moderately strenuous trail and is self-guiding with written displays describing the forest community. For a leisurely walk, allow one hour.** Harkening Hill Loop Trail (3.3 miles) Begins behind the visitor center and across from the amphitheater. This woodland trail climbs to a ridge where distant views are rewarding. A spur path near the summit leads to Balance Rock, an immense boulder balanced on a small rock.** Johnson Farm Trails A loop trail, approximately two miles long, which follows a section of the Harkening Hill loop trail. Beginning at the north end of the visitor center parking area, the trail leads 1.1 miles to the Johnson Farm, originally built in the 1850s. Like many mountain homes, this one was improved a number of times over the years. Living history demonstrations are presented on a seasonal basis. Allow two to three hours for a leisurely visit. (TRACK trail)** Flat Top Trail Was designated with Fallingwater Cascades trail as a continuous National Recreation Trail in April 1982. Flat Top rises to an elevation of 4,004 feet with many scattered rock outcrops. The Pinnacle and Cross Rock are names given to such formations. On this trail, hikers can experience the changing forest ecology as they climb or descend 1,600 feet from the Parkway trail heads. Fallingwater Cascades Trail the other segment of the National Recreation Trail, is a loop trail which takes hikers along cascades on Fallingwater Creek with its huge rock outcrops clothed in rhododendron and large hemlocks. This trail drops 260 feet below the Fallingwater Trail Parking Area and hikers should be prepared to climb that elevation on their return. Experiencing this mountain cascade is well worth the effort.** Abbott Lake Trail The least difficult of these trails, is a one-mile loop around Abbott Lake. The trail takes hikers through a woodland forest and open field, offering a close-up view of this picturesque lake. Trail is ADA Accessible. This is also a kid-friendly TRACK trail.**

National D-Day Memorial

A must visit for anyone interested in World War II or American military history.

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National D-Day Memorial

3 Overlord Cir

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A must visit for anyone interested in World War II or American military history.

Nelson County

Many great breweries, wineries, and cidery along Nelson 151 with awesome scenery! https://www.nelson151.com/

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Nelson County

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Many great breweries, wineries, and cidery along Nelson 151 with awesome scenery! https://www.nelson151.com/

Sedalia Center

www.sedaliacenter.org

Sedalia Center

1108 Sedalia School Road

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Bedford

https://www.roadtripsandcoffee.com/things-to-do-bedford-va

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Bedford

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https://www.roadtripsandcoffee.com/things-to-do-bedford-va

Poplar Forest

Explore Thomas Jefferson's personal retreat. Experience the natural beauty and architectural wonders of a National Historic Landmark. www.poplarforest.org

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Poplar Forest

1776 Bateman Bridge Rd

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Explore Thomas Jefferson's personal retreat. Experience the natural beauty and architectural wonders of a National Historic Landmark. www.poplarforest.org