46 Things to do near Nellysford, VA
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Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
2.2 miles NA 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
Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
7.1 miles WA 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
Fox Disc Golf at Coyner Springs
Waynesboro, Virginia
11.6 miles NTight fairways with good elevation tucked into a dog park area at Coyner Springs in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Disc Golf
St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
12.7 miles WBlue-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
Shoe Creek
Roseland, Virginia
13.8 miles SWTwo 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
Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
15.4 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
Big Marys Creek Slide
Vesuvius, Virginia
18.2 miles WA 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 15.7 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
18.4 miles NAn 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 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
20.7 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
Kiwanis Kourse DGC
Staunton, Virginia
21.2 miles NWBeautiful and challenging disc golf in Staunton with serious elevation, variety, dual baskets, and dual tees — long blue layout plays par 61.
Disc Golf
Kiwanis Disc Golf Course
Staunton, Virginia
21.2 miles NWBeautiful and challenging with elevation, variety, and dual baskets on 9 holes — the blue tee to long basket layout stretches to a par-61 round in Staunton.
Disc Golf
Meadow Creek Gardens Disc Golf Course
Charlottesville, Virginia
23.5 miles NESeventeen tees to just 9 holes — two baskets per hole — through dense woods, field edges, and a power line cut, with water in play on 5 holes in varying degrees.
Disc Golf
Charlottesville Area
Williamsville, Virginia
24.4 miles NETwo swimming spots north of Charlottesville, Virginia — a fee applies, so check details before heading out.
Swim
Panther Falls
Amherst, Virginia
26.0 miles SWSwim near Amherst, Virginia
Swim
Blue Ridge Community College
Mount Sidney, Virginia
27.1 miles NA compact 4-hole campus practice disc golf course near Mount Sidney that uses elevation and trees to create a surprisingly engaging round.
Disc Golf
Ben Salem Wayside
Lexington, Virginia
29.9 miles WSwim near Lexington, Virginia
Swim
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia
32.0 miles WShort 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
Bridgewater College
Mount Crawford, Virginia
33.2 miles NA mostly open, mowed disc golf course at Bridgewater College with a pond on hole 3, some elevation on hole 5, and dorm-adjacent hole 9 — please respect student privacy near the residence halls.
Disc Golf
Massanutten
McGaheysville, Virginia
34.1 miles NA mix of open ski slopes and tight wooded fairways at Massanutten in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley — lots of deer, rental discs at the General Store, and open April through November.
Disc Golf
Natural Chimneys
Mount Solon, Virginia
34.4 miles NTowering vertical limestone formations draped in trees and vines, with shallow river swimming holes, 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a well-equipped 135-site campground.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
