Lake Monticello, VA Running Trails and Maps

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Ashland Trolley Line

0.85 mi
State: VA
Asphalt

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail

2.16 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone

Fall Line Trail

4.8 mi
State: VA
Asphalt

High Bridge Trail State Park

32.2 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone

John W. Warner Parkway Trail

1.6 mi
State: VA
Asphalt

Lifecore Trail

3.3 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Concrete

Railroad Ford Trail

1.6 mi
State: VA
Dirt

Saunders-Monticello Trail

2 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone

South River Greenway Trail

2 mi
State: VA
Asphalt

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

6.9 mi
State: VA
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Virginia Central Railway Trail

4.5 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Concrete

Rivanna Trail

21.5 mi
State: VA
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Coal Tower Trail

0.5 mi
State: VA
Asphalt

Friendly City Trail

2.2 mi
State: VA
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Ashland Trolley Line Trail runs on a portion of the former Richmond-Ashland Electric Line, which linked the two communities for 31 years until its closure in 1938. During this period, Ashland was...
VA 0.85 mi Asphalt
The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail is located below Rockfish Gap, with a 2.3 mile crushed-stone trail that leads to the tunnel between the community of Afton on its eastern side and the city of Waynesboro...
VA 2.16 mi Crushed Stone
Virginia's Fall Line Trail is a 4.8-mile trail that runs through Ashland, Virginia. The trail connects Carter and Glover Parks and will one day stretch all the way to Richmond.  A section of the...
VA 4.8 mi Asphalt
The central feature for which the High Bridge Trail State Park is named is an unforgettable experience, a bridge that towers 125 feet above the mighty Appomattox River and nearly a half-mile (2,422...
VA 32.2 mi Crushed Stone
The enhanced bike-ped trail snakes alongside the John W. Warner Parkway for 1.6 miles, from East Rio Road down to McIntire Park. It mostly lies on the route of the old Southern Railway.  Points of...
VA 1.6 mi Asphalt
Fishersville is a small community located between Staunton and Waynesboro in Augusta County. This pedestrian and cycling path was added as part of Fishersville's road improvements and useful for both...
VA 3.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Railroad Ford Trail is located in beautiful Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania County near Richmond, Virginia. The park boasts 2,463 acres with swimming, boating, fishing, horseback riding, and...
VA 1.6 mi Dirt
While the Saunders-Monticello trail leads to the home of one the United States most prominent presidents, it is quickly becoming a destination in itself. It’s less than ten minutes’ drive from...
VA 2 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The South River Greenway is a 2-mile multi-use trail along the South River through Waynesboro's Downtown corridor. Views along the way include those of the river, Blue Ridge Mountains, Constitution...
VA 2 mi Asphalt
The 6.9-mile Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail offers a quintessential rail trail experience in central Virginia, midway between Lynchburg and Charlottesville (less than an hour’s drive from each)....
VA 6.9 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Situated midway between the nation’s capital and the Virginia capital of Richmond, the Virginia Central Railway Trail currently spans 4.5 miles throughout Fredericksburg. About the Route The...
VA 4.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Spanning more than 20 miles, the Rivanna Trail surrounds Charlottesville, connecting several parks along the way and providing a recreational outdoor amenity for city dwellers. The trail has a mix of...
VA 21.5 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
The Coal Tower Trail is an 8-10-foot wide path adjacent to Water Street connecting downtown Charlottesville to Carlton Road and the Meade Avenue Trail. The tree-lined path also parallels an active...
VA 0.5 mi Asphalt
The Friendly City Trail runs through Harrisonburg, its namesake city, for 2.2 miles connecting parks, schools, and neighborhoods. The entire path is paved. About the Route This shared-use path...
VA 2.2 mi Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

Ashland Trolley Line

This trail is now part of the paved Fall Line Trail.

April, 2026 by megr_tl

Enjoyed this trail tonight. It is now fully paved and incorporated into the Fall Line Trail (see current review for that). It was a pleasure to bike!

Fall Line Trail

Gem of a trail (Part 2)

April, 2026 by megr_tl

falllinetrail.org shows the future plans for expansion, some under or to be under construction soon, and eventually to go through Richmond. When we reached the current end of the trail, there were options to take a left or right and follow existing side paths. We got an extra mile each way (and could have done more) for a 12-mile ride. The short Trolley Trail has been incorporated into this trail, and while riding, it wasn’t obvious exactly which part it was. A quality job has been done with this trail so far: marked road crossings, mileage signs for each .5 miles, stop signs at intersections, and more.

Fall Line Trail

Enjoyed this continuing to develop gem tonight!

April, 2026 by megr_tl

Saw this trail on TrailLink and further investigated it at falllinetrail.org and stopped to ride it as we traveled along I-95. We parked by the Northern End of the paved trail in the parking lot for Carter Park and rode it to its current end. It is listed here at 4.8 miles, but both of our bike computers, which match a measured mile, read 5 miles one way. While there are a number of stops for crossroads, we were able to maintain a nice speed on it. There were many bikers and walkers, so I imagine it could get quite busy on the weekends. It is relatively flat, but there are some gentle hills as it goes through wetlands, forests, and fields. The website I mentioned shows planned development, some of it ready for gconstruction. Soon

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High Bridge Trail State Park

Great Trail

October, 2025 by qs5xx6zrzd

Love this trail! Nice grades, quiet, not too busy, lots of bathrooms and benches/ picnic tables to stop. High Bridge is lovely with great views. Nice restaurants in Farmville, Charlies is our favorite! Enjoy the serenity and wildlife.

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail

This was a great short ride for us and our 4 year old. Mostly flat or low grade hill from the east trailhead! Be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight if walking.

October, 2025 by wkg237

This was a great short ride for us and our 4 year old. Mostly flat or low grade hill from the east trailhead! Be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight if walking.

Ashland Trolley Line

The Ashland Trolly Line is open again and extended as part of the Fall Line trail. It runs about 3.5 miles to the Henrico Co Line. It ends there, but will soon be extended another mile after the Chicahominy River bridge is inspected and opened.

September, 2025 by tgklinker

The Ashland Trolly Line is open again and extended as part of the Fall Line trail. It runs about 3.5 miles to the Henrico Co Line. It ends there, but will soon be extended another mile after the Chicahominy River bridge is inspected and opened.

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

Well maintained trail

August, 2025 by jstarkitect96

The trail is in great condition. The combination of shade and open sky made it a pleasant ride in low 80s temps.
Only a few minor repairs need to be made- steps for riders on both sides of the bridges are needed to dismount their horses- a few bridges were missing them. Also, there is a board sticking out into the path on the long bridge at mile marker 4.5. It looks like they tried to repair it, the board needs to be replaced.

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

Love the trail!

July, 2025 by cbertrand35

I love that you are along a river a lot of the time and cross a river multiple times. The trail is mostly shaded. Tons of interesting birds sing in the spring. The bathroom at Rose’s Mill is a plus. They tell you not to drink the water but after I did by mistake I suffered no ill effects. I encounter people on any day of the week, but definitely on the weekends. I highly recommend this trail.

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

Nice Crushed Rock Trail

July, 2025 by evada

Quiet, flat, maintained, mostly shaded, along the Piney river with benches and the occasional picnic table. Port-a-potty at the Piney River trailhead, running water bathroom at the Roses Mill trailhead .

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

Lovely trail

May, 2025 by 5y5n8cjb9f

I hiked this trail today and enjoyed it quite a lot. The trail itself is nice and wide, and fairly flat. There’s good tree canopy over most of the route and beautiful views of the rivers and fields. There are benches and picnic tables scattered along the trail as well. Plenty of parking at the Piney River trailhead. Will definitely hike this one again.

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail

Lovely trail

May, 2025 by 5y5n8cjb9f

I hiked this trail today and enjoyed it quite a lot. The trail itself is nice and wide, and fairly flat. There’s good tree canopy over most of the route and beautiful views of the rivers and fields. There are benches and picnic tables scattered along the trail as well. Plenty of parking at the Piney River trailhead. Will definitely hike this one again.

High Bridge Trail State Park

great ride

April, 2025 by dmason511

The trail is in great shape going East from FarmVille. Going West from FarmVille needs some attention. It appears that the area had a storm and a lot of trees fell. Heavy equipment used to remove the trees has left ruts in the trail. We rode for about five miles and decided that it wasn’t going to get better, turned around and went back to FarmVille.

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