Category: Virginia Private

Ni River Trail
The Ni River Trail is an easy and partially wheelchair accessible trail near Fredericksburg, Virginia.  It is maintained by the Spotslyvania Greenways Initiative.  Location as described on Fredericksburg.com is “behind River Run Business Park off U.S. 1, across from Massaponax High School. It’s on land owned by Luck Development Partners and has a half-mile handicapped-accessible path covered with stone dust. ”

?   The Salamander Loop of the Ni River Trail is about 2 miles long and loops past a wetland area and an old farm pond and includes an overlook of the Ni River basin. Local fauna include deer, beavers, foxes, birds and salamanders. Thank you to Bill Blevins for this description, “…Open to public. Fairly well groomed and wide trail through the woods. Many labeled trees along the path. There is a short loop and a longer loop with a spur trail along the river when it is not hunting season. I would say not accessible to wheelchairs but it is easily walked. There are 6 designated parking spots at the trailhead.”  Here is a description by Plants Map. Video    

Blue Ridge Center
Blue Ridge Center preserves 900 acres of Virginia’s Piedmont, including streams flowing into the Potomac, diverse plants, sustainable farming and wildlife ranging from “butterflies to bears.”  The 10 mile network of trails wind through forests and meadows.
Here is the Center website.  Phone 540-668-7640    Trail Map  Hiking
 Farmstead Loop  “Just over a mile long and with minimal elevation change, the trail is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.”

Rockfish Valley Foundation
The Foundation works to preserve the natural, historical, ecological and agricultural resources of the Rockfish Valley.  They support the Rockfish Valley Loop Trail system, Spruce Creek Park and the lands associated with them.
Natural History Center phone 434-361-0217  RVF Office phone 434-226-0446  See also Rockfish River Loop Trail    Here is the Foundation’s website.
Trail Map
Rockfish Valley Track Trail   From Kidsinparks.com  “…. a flat, 1 mile loop that follows the South Fork of the Rockfish River and Reids Creek. The trail features riparian, field, and bog habitats and offers excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife.”
?  There are plans for a  the Native Plant Walk.  I don’t know if this has been completed.  From the map it looks very easy.
Spruce Creek Park
This park in Nelson consists of 35 acres located at the intersection of Rt. 151 and Glenthorne Loop. It contains the Rockfish Valley Foundation Natural History Center and three trails: The Children’s Nature Trail, the Butterfly Trail, and a birding trail. Difficulty ratings for these trails are not given.   Call ahead.