Blackwater Creek Natural Area — Attraction in Lynchburg

I grew up walking and biking on these trails, and still love them today. The main bike path is wide, paved, and easy for most of the length, with only one major hill between the start and the waterfall. There are convenient benches to rest on every once in a while. You can easily meander for hours on the well maintained side trails without seeing many other people, but still get to experience the depth of nature including riverside views and tons of wildlife from birds to squirrels and deer, and signs of the occasional beaver (though I've never spotted one myself). I highly recommend this park for people of all ages, and...

Welll they have a sign up that it's closed. But you could just walk around the fence since there's only a very short area fenced. They need to have maps and signs posted so people that are lost can find their way out. Would have loved to have a map. Also, i was wishing for water since i drank the bottle i brought. I was lost in there for over 2.5 hours. Did ask people directions. But only the third person was helpful. I was happy i brought my cell phone in case i got injured. Some areas are very steep to go up or down. Who knew i could manage to make one turn in a small park and get so lost? Nice big streams, and some...

Great converted rail line trail for biking, rollerblading, jogging, or a casual stroll. Starting at the Ed Page entrance you can visit the Awareness Garden dedicated to those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Following the trail, you can enjoy beautiful trees, valleys cut through rock for the old rail line, and the best part for me -- the old tunnel. The Point of Honor trail runs next to the stream and leads to a beautiful picnic area with grills where a family can enjoy a great afternoon together. Highly recommend this trail for an easy hike, family outings, or daily...