Nelson County Bike Trails

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Nelson County Bike Trails

I have received many questions and emails about bike trails in Nelson County. Below is some information about several trails.

Blue Ridge Parkway Loops

Enjoy views from any of several scenic overlooks along the parkway. The 22-mile ride begins at Royal Oaks Cabins in Love (Milepost 16) and goes south to Tye River Gap and back. For the 40-mile ride described in the cue sheet below, begin at the same point, but head north to Milepost 0 at Afton Mountain.
At this point, take the optional loop through the small hamlet of Afton, home of the legendary Cookie Lady, a weary cyclist's best friend.

0.0 - R Route 8140.2 -
L Blue Ridge Parkway (scenic overlooks into Shenandoah and Rockfish Valleys)16.2 -
L on exit to reach Route 250 East16.3 -
R Route 250 East (Rockfish Gap Tourist Information, long downhill, country store)19.1
- R Route 750 (Bike Centennial's Route 76)20.9 -
R Route 6 in Afton (home of the legendary Cookie Lady on your right, just across railroad bridge) Head back up Route 6 22.3 -
L Route 250 (watch traffic)23.5 -
R on ramp to Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park23.6 -
L on Blue Ridge Parkway39.6 -
R Route 81439.8 -
Return to Royal Oaks

For Mountain Bikes:
0.0 - From milepost 16 Blue Ridge Parkway - cross the Parkway onto Route 814
Right onto Route 56 to North Fork -
follow it back to the Parkway Right onto the Parkway back to milepost 16

Oak Ridge Loop

29 miles - begins and ends at Oak Ridge Estate in parking area where Route 650 becomes Route 653
Exit parking area on Route 650 (sharp curve).
Turn left1.5 - R Route 56 The Corner Market, watch traffic!2.2 -
L Route 6399.5 -
L Route 61719.0 -
L Route 62319.5 -
L Route 766 - becomes Route 62419.6 -
L Route 29 Watch traffic, ride single file21.5 -
R Route 71823.0 -
Bear L on Route 65124.7 -
R Route 29 / Route 56 combined. Watch traffic, ride single file26.9 -
L Route 65328.9 -
L Route 71029.1 -
Route 710 becomes Route 65029.3 -
Return to parking area near Oak Ridge Estate

Walton's Mountain Museum Loop

31 miles - Begins and ends at Walton's Mountain Museum on Route 617 (near Route 800) in Schuyler.
0.0 - L Route 617 from Walton's Mountain Museum 0.4 -
R Route 693. Cross Rockfish River 2.9 -
L Route 722 at T 4.9 -
R Route 602 at T 8.6 -
L Route 626 at T (James River, Howardsville, fishing, canoeing picnicking) 14.3 -
L Route 62717.5 - Cross Route 6 (mini market on Route 6 in Esmont) Continue on Route 627 through Esmont. 19.4 -
L Route 715 20.1 -
R Route 719 at T 22.2 -
R Route 630 28.0 -
L Route 629 .4 -
R Route 800 30 .8 -
R Route 617 31.0 - Return to Museum

Woodson's Mill Loop

24 miles. Begins and ends at Woodson's Mill on Route 778, just off Route 56 in the Lowesville area.

0.0 - L Route 778. Woodson's Mill 1.2 -
Straight through Route 676 4.7 -
L Routes 151/56 at T5.7 - L Route 56 10.2 -
L Route 680. Watch mileage. Disregard first 680 turn. 14.3 -
R Route 56. Massies Mill.
R almost immediately Route 666. 23.3 -
L Route 778 at Lowesville.Return to Historic Woodson's Mill

Delfosse Trail

This challenging 5.5 mile trail was designed for hiking, mountain biking and occasional scheduled ATV riding. This trail rolls and twists around the mountain at the Delfosse Winery. The trail is open to the public from 9 am to dusk with access through the winery. Enjoy a taste of award winning wine when you have completed the trail. (434)263-7130

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

It's a beautiful and easy 7 mile trail along the Piney River in Nelson County. There is ample parking in Piney River on Rt. 151. The trail is open sunrise to sunset. The trail provides spectacular scenic views of the Piney & Tye Rivers as well as an abundance of wildlife, rock formations and plant life. It provides opportunities for walking, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding and cross country skiing..

I hope to see you in beautiful Nelson County soon…

Kim Chappell is a graduate from the Realtor Institute and is an agent with Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties, the official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Kim also lists and sells property in beautiful Nelson County. Contact Kim Chappell at kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com or 434-238-2430. The Free Daily Blog is posted on both www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com