Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
| Address: | Mint Springs Valley Park, 6659 Mint Springs Park, Crozet, VA 22932, USA |
| GPS: |
38°4'53.7"N 78°43'51.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
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Hike, Mountain Bike, and Swim
Mint Springs Valley Park is a beautiful eight acre park with a variety of activities to enjoy. The park has two small lakes with beaches and is surrounded by forests with miles of trails. The park also has reservable covered picnic table areas, a sand volleyball pit, and a playground.
The lakes are open for fishing year round, and are stocked with trout twice a year. The beaches are open year round for people wishing to relax on the shore, and are open for swimming during warmer months. Swim season information can be found on the park website. The forests surrounding the lakes create beautiful reflections on the lake and contain miles of trails open to hikers and mountain bikers.
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Mint Springs Valley Park
The Mint Springs Valley Park TRACK Trail adventures can be used on any of the park’s trails. There are over five miles of trails in the park, from easy trails along the lake to more strenuous trails up in the mountains. Please check a park map before venturing out on to any trail.
https://www.kidsinparks.com/mint-springs-valley-parkMint Springs Valley Park | Parks | Albemarle County, VA
This 520-acre park (with 8 water acres, and 1 beach acre), provides several recreational amenities including a seasonal swimming beach, 2 reservable picnic shelters, a playground, and 5 miles of trails.
https://www.albemarle.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/70/360Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Crozet, Virginia
- Head northeast on Crozet Ave toward Three Notched Rd (148 ft)
- Turn left onto State Rte 788/
Railroad Ave (1.0 mi) - Continue onto Mint Springs Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Mint Springs ParkDestination will be on the left(0.6 mi)
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