Ruckersville, Virginia Travel Information

Charlottesville There are many cities surrounded by beautiful countryside; still others have important historical connections. Some even have both. But few of these have been touched by the hands and mind of a genius... Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville & Albemarle County, VA Perhaps Thomas Jefferson’s own words best describe the panoramic vistas and rolling hills of Albemarle County. He wrote, “These mountains are the Eden of the United States.” The Eden where Mr. Jeffers... Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville and Albemarle County Charlottesville, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 64, is the home of the University of Virginia, which was founded and designed by Thomas Jefferson, third presiden... Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, Virginia Those who love history flock to Charlottesville primarily because it’s at the core of what Virginians call “Mr.Jefferson’s country.” Although the third president’s influence is inescapable throughout ... Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, Virginia Going northwest out of Richmond along I—64, you can stay in this direction and go to Charlottesville, or you can turn north to Gordonsville. We’ll head for Charlottesville first, home of Thomas Jeffer... Charlottesville, VA

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Belle Isle (Distance: 5.5 mi) Belle Isle, part of the James River Park System and one of Richmond's most popular city parks, is located in the heart of Virginia's state capital, just across the river from the newly renovated Richm...

Richmond, VA - Mountain Biking - length:unknown

Panorama Trails (Distance: 7.5 mi) A local secret since 1996, Panorama Trails is now open to the public as one of central Virginia’s premier mountain biking destinations, and perhaps one of the best in the entire state. Located minutes...

Charlottesville, VA - Mountain Biking - length:30 mi

Ivy Creek Natural Area Trails (Distance: 8.9 mi) Much of the land now protected by Ivy Creek Natural Area was farmed by freed slaves and their descendants for nearly a century. A then-modern barn built in the 1930s remains as testament to the land’s...

Charlottesville, VA - Hiking - length:4 mi

Rapidan River, Upper Section (Distance: 9.8 mi) The Rapidan River is the best-known trout stream in the Shenandoah National Park and perhaps, some would argue, in the entire Old Dominion, for two reasons: first, fly anglers know that the Rapidan is...

Old Somerset, VA - Fly-Fishing - length:unknown

Observatory Hill (Distance: 10.4 mi) This ride's general location is the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville. Keep in mind this is private property. Observatory Hill gets its name from the proximity to the McCormick Observ...

Charlottesville, VA - Mountain Biking - length:7 mi

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Greene Hills The Greene Hills Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6400 yards, par 71 9.3 miles from center of Ruckersville, Virginia

Meadow Creek Meadowcreek Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6030 yards, par 70 10.1 miles from center of Ruckersville, Virginia

McIntyre Park McIntyre Park Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2200 yards, par 33 11.1 miles from center of Ruckersville, Virginia

North & South Nines Farmington Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6600 yards, par 0 12.2 miles from center of Ruckersville, Virginia

East Nine Farmington Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 12.2 miles from center of Ruckersville, Virginia

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