Sugar Hollow - Hike and Swim near Crozet, Virginia
Crozet,Virginia
38.13942, -78.75336
5.6 miles NW of Crozet, Virginia
GPS: 38°8'21.9"N 78°45'12.1"W
Maps | Directions
State: Virginia
Trails/Routes: 15.6 mi

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Hike and Swim

Sugar Hollow Loop is an 11 mile hiking loop that starts and ends and Sugar Hollow Reservoir. While no swimming and boating are allowed at the reservoir, this is a fun place to enjoy the beautiful scenery through fishing, picnics or hikes around the lake.

Sugar Hollow Loop passes several popular Virginia swimming holes including Blue Hole and Rip Rap. Giving hikers an opportunity to rest and cool off in the beautiful water. This hike is known for its incredible views and makes for a great challenge for avid hikers. Hikers with less experience and stamina can take smaller section of the hike as an out and back trail. 

 

4.2K Edited by tasiawhicker

Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Crozet, Virginia

  1. Head northeast on Crozet Ave toward Three Notched Rd (148 ft)
  2. Continue straight onto State Rte 810/Crozet Ave
    Continue to follow State Rte 810
    (4.4 mi)
  3. Turn left to stay on State Rte 810 (0.1 mi)
  4. Continue straight onto Sugar Hollow Rd (5.5 mi)
  5. Sugar Hollow Rd turns left and becomes Turks Gap Rd (0.3 mi)
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Trails

Distance ?

15.6 miles

Real Ascent ?

3,052 feet

Real Descent ?

3,070 feet

Grade (-21° to 18°)

-38% to 32%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.