44 Things to do near Ben Salem Wayside
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Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia
3.9 miles NWShort holes on the Washington and Lee University campus with a mix of tight and open fairways along the main road — bring a map to navigate the layout.
Disc Golf
Panther Falls
Amherst, Virginia
6.4 miles SESwim near Amherst, Virginia
Swim
Matts Creek Area
Clifton Forge, Virginia
10.2 miles SSwimming holes near an Appalachian Trail shelter close to the James River — a 2.5-mile hike each way; holes may be shallow late in summer, suits possibly optional depending on solitude.
Swim
Big Marys Creek Slide
Vesuvius, Virginia
13.1 miles NEA natural waterslide that launches you into a swimming hole below, with waterfalls and cool water in the Virginia hills — wear swimwear and foot protection, and check depth first.
Swim
Arnold Valley Pool
Natural Bridge Station, Virginia
13.7 miles SArnold Valley Pool is a secluded Blue Ridge swimming hole near Natural Bridge Station, VA, with a 12-foot pool, natural slide, and rope swing.
Swim
Shoe Creek
Roseland, Virginia
16.6 miles ETwo miles of Class III-V rapids and multiple surrounding creeks for kayakers and rafters, plus a high-clearance off-road trail for 4WD adventurers along Shoe Creek in Virginia.
Whitewater
Longdale
Clifton Forge, Virginia
17.2 miles WSwim near Clifton Forge, Virginia
Swim
Cowpasture River Area
Millboro, Virginia
18.4 miles NWSwim near Millboro, Virginia
Swim
North Creek Area
Mount Solon, Virginia
18.8 miles SWSeveral swimming holes tucked into Jefferson National Forest offer very private dips, with some naturally secluded spots near I-81 and others openly exposed at Jennings Creek.
Swim
St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
20.2 miles NEBlue-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
Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
22.9 miles EA 6-mile Appalachian Trail stretch with good elevation rewards remote explorers with a creek pool at the base of a waterfall — optional swimwear in this backcountry spot.
Swim
HumanKind Disc Golf Course
Lynchburg, Virginia
23.7 miles SEHilly, mostly open disc golf holes spread across HumanKind's campus in Lynchburg — a free, breezy round with elevation to burn.
Disc Golf
Peaks View Park
Lynchburg, Virginia
24.6 miles SA relatively short but challenging disc golf course in Lynchburg with steep hillside wooded holes and deceptive elevation changes — accuracy is rewarded on every shot.
Disc Golf
Randolph College Disc Golf Course
Lynchburg, Virginia
24.7 miles SEA short disc golf course on the Randolph College campus in Lynchburg, making good use of elevation as it winds around a chapel, cottage, pines, and athletic fields.
Disc Golf
Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skate Park
Lynchburg, Virginia
26.9 miles SEA 14,000-square-foot outdoor hybrid skatepark in Lynchburg with a 9,000-sq-ft street course, a 5-foot and 8-foot concrete bowl, and limited weekly public sessions — check the schedule before visiting.
Skateboard
Roaring Run
Eagle Rock, Virginia
27.6 miles WSwim near Eagle Rock, Virginia
Swim
Jefferson Pools
Warm Springs, Virginia
29.7 miles NWNatural hot springs bubble up at 96–98°F through the rock floor of centuries-old wooden bathhouses, with segregated men's and women's pools and optional bathing suits.
Swim
Big Otter River
Goode, Virginia
30.5 miles SSwim near Goode, Virginia
Swim
Liberty University Disc Golf - East
Lynchburg, Virginia
30.7 miles SWinding in and out of mature forest on Liberty Mountain, this free disc golf course mixes short technical holes with long challenging drives and dual tees for added variety.
Disc Golf
Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
30.9 miles EA 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
