7 Hiking Trails near Amherst, VA 24521
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St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
24.0 miles NBlue-green water and unique low rock formations set the scene at this cascading waterfall swimming hole in St. Mary's Wilderness — a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike through George Washington National Forest.
Hike, Swim
Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
25.3 miles NEA quick 1.2-mile hike along Paul's Creek leads to a cascading waterfall and a natural water slide — stones smoothed by the water let visitors slide right into the swimming hole below.
Hike, Swim
Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
38.5 miles NETwo small lakes with sandy beaches, miles of forested hiking and mountain biking trails, a sand volleyball pit, and a playground — all in an eight-acre valley park near Crozet, Virginia.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 15.7 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
41.6 miles NEAn 11-mile loop starting and ending at Sugar Hollow Reservoir, passing Blue Hole and Rip Rap swimming holes — a hiker's way to combine challenge with a cool dip in Shenandoah.
Hike, Swim
Bear Creek Lake State Park Beach
Cumberland, Virginia
42.9 miles ESand beach on the 40-acre lake at Bear Creek Lake State Park, tucked inside Cumberland State Forest between Richmond and Lynchburg, with camping, cabins and 30 miles of trail.
Camp, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
43.8 miles NA 50-foot, mountain-fed swimming hole on a difficult 10-mile Shenandoah Valley loop that also passes Chimney Rock and a scenic waterfall — cold, clear, and worth the effort.
Hike, Swim
Smith Mountain Lake Beach
Huddleston
45.8 miles SWThe public swimming beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, a 500-foot sand beach on Virginia's second largest freshwater lake, guarded from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Virginia State Parks charges $7 per vehicle to park, plus a separate swim
Camp, Hike, Kayak, Swim
