One of the most lovable parts about Central Virginia is the beauty of the parks and outdoor areas that surround the area. The City of Lynchburg alone has over 850 acres of parkland available for the public to explore. Extensive trail systems have been established that connect midtown to the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and the Point of Honor Trail via Kemper Station Trail.
Visitors and residents alike are often enticed by the exciting variety of ways to enjoy Lynchburg’s outdoor life. Some examples include available to the public:
- Hiking and biking trails
- Endurance events
- Canoeing and kayaking adventures
- Blackwater Creek Trail
- Liberty Mountain Trail System
(65 miles of running trails) - Disc golf at Peaks View Park
One thing is certain: you wouldn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful resources that our area is abundantly blessed with!
Parks & Trails
Lynchburg City
- Alpine Trail
- Blackwater Creek Bikeway
- Creekside Trail
- Ivy Creek Greenway
- Point of Honor Trail
- Riverwalk
- Ruskin Freer Interpretive Loop Trail
- Sandusky Park Trail
For more information on the City trails, visit www.lynchburgva.gov and click on City Departments, or call (434) 455-5858.
Lakes and Fishing
Appomattox County
- Holiday Lake State Park
Bedford City
- Liberty Lake
- City Lake
Bedford County
- Smith Mountain Lake
- Abbott Lake at the Peaks of Otter
Lynchburg City
- James River
Other Natural Areas
- Appalachian Trail
- Wintergreen Mountain Resort Trails,
- Nelson County
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Peaks of Otter, Bedford County
- The Natural Zone, an interactive center offering visitors the chance to interact with live animals, while offering information about the natural world and nature exhibits.
To learn more, call (434) 455-5828.