Lynchburg, Virginia Travel Information

Lynchburg (Amherst County), VA Nestled in the James River valley near the geographic center of Virginia and bordered by the eastern ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg is built upon seven hills that give the city a unique ... Lynchburg, VA

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James River, Upper Section (Distance: 0.3 mi) The headwaters of Virginia’s venerable James River begin in the mountains of western Virginia where the Jackson and the Cowpasture rivers meet near Iron Bridge. As the best-known river in the state, t...

Lynchburg, VA - Fly-Fishing - length:unknown

Storming of Thunder Ridge Classic (Distance: 0.3 mi) Imagine a bike ride that begins on narrow, country roads canopied with birch, oaks, poplar, and hickory. You pedal along breathing in morning air scented with fresh-cut hay and honeysuckle. After wa...

Lynchburg, VA - Road Biking - length:52.8 mi

James River Heritage Trail (Distance: 2.5 mi) The James River Heritage Trail is one of the premier urban trails in the state, passing through lush forestland as well as the heart of historic, industrial downtown Lynchburg. It also offers multiple...

Lynchburg, VA - Rail-Trails - length:9.2 mi

Otter Creek Recreation Area (Distance: 14.3 mi) For almost ten miles, Otter Creek memorably parallels the Parkway on a descent from 1,100 feet to the James River at 650 feet. Though this is not a lofty portion of the high road, the mixed forest of ...

Glasgow, VA - Hiking - length:5.8 mi

Otter Creek Campground (Distance: 15.5 mi) The level campground is wooded with mountain laurel, oaks, and pines, providing ample shade. The sites are well-spaced, although parking spots for some sites are adjacent and the accompanying sites a...

Big Island, VA - Campgrounds - length:unknown

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Oakwood Oakwood Country Club Public, 9 holes 2397 yards, par 33 3.1 miles from center of Lynchburg, Virginia

Peaks Peaks Par-3 Golf Course Public, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 3.5 miles from center of Lynchburg, Virginia

Boonsboro Boonsboro Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6640 yards, par 72 6.8 miles from center of Lynchburg, Virginia

Colonial Hills Colonial Hills Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6318 yards, par 71 7.4 miles from center of Lynchburg, Virginia

Cedar Hills Cedar Hills Golf Course Public, 9 holes 2760 yards, par 34 7.5 miles from center of Lynchburg, Virginia

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