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Cave Mountain Lake Two hiking trails, the 1/2 mile Panther Knob Nature Trail and the 4 mile Wildcat Mountain Trail are in the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area. Take route 130 from Natural Bridge to Natural Bridge Station, then route 759 to route 781 and follow the signs. For information call 540-291-2189. This Forest Service brochure has more information. |
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James River Face Wilderness Area The Belfast, Gunter Ridge, Balcony Falls, and Sulphur Spring hiking trails are accessible from route 759. From Natural Bridge take route 130 to Natural Bridge Station, then South (right) on route 759 (3 miles). The Belfast & Sulphur Spring trails are off of route 781. The Gunter Ridge and Balcony Falls trails are off of route 782. This Forest Service brochure has more information. |
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Locher Tract (0.7 mile) offers many opportunities for the nature lover. For the traveler who doesn't have much time, there is a short walking trail that follows the James River, loops up past the beaver pond, and heads back along a shady wooded path. With lovely grassy areas, there are some great spots to picnic (bring a blanket!), fly a kite, or have a game of catch. Vault toilets are available at the trailhead. From Va. 130 turn south onto Va. 759 for 0.9 mile, turn left onto Va. 782, continue straight onto gravel road (FS 3093) to parking area at end of road. This Forest Service brochure also includes other hiking trails in the area. |
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Mountain Biking Mountain bikes are allowed on any forest road or trail unless it is specifically closed to mountain bike use. The closed routes are very few and are well signed. Expect to carry and walk your bike for considerable distances. Trails are narrow and sometimes steep and are always pretty rough due to rock. Expect to share the forest with other users, including hikers, horsefolk, timber cutters, hunters, and bird watchers. |
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All Terrain Vehicles The South Pedlar ATV Trail System is about 20 minutes from Natural Bridge. Take route 130 through Glasgow (7 miles). Stay on route 130 (right) at the 130/501 intersection. Continue past the Snowden Power Plant. Forest Road 564 leads to the Rattlesnake Trailhead and Forest Road 319 leads to the Terrapin Trailhead. This Forest Service brochure has an ATV trail system map. |
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