Get Outside
On the River
Our cottage is only a little over a mile to the Rivanna River boat launch at Darden Towe Park.
They rent all sorts of equipment for exploring the Rivanna river: Tubes, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes. They also run a shuttle and do guided tours.
50 locals recommend
Rivanna River Company
1520 E High StThey rent all sorts of equipment for exploring the Rivanna river: Tubes, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes. They also run a shuttle and do guided tours.
At the park, there is a nice swimming area and playground. Also, a great walking path that follows beside the river,
41 locals recommend
Riverview Park
1909 Chesapeake StAt the park, there is a nice swimming area and playground. Also, a great walking path that follows beside the river,
Classic Hikes
Humpback Rock is a tried and true hike. It is only a mile and steep, but the views make it worth it.
203 locals recommend
Humpback Rocks
Blue Ridge ParkwayHumpback Rock is a tried and true hike. It is only a mile and steep, but the views make it worth it.
Blackrock Summit
Appalachian National Scenic TrailEasy hike
Old Rag Mountain
Old Rag Mountain is a (9 mile loop).
The trailhead is a short drive, and the 2 mile trail has some great manicured bridges and trails. It is a combination of gravel, boardwalks and woodland trails.
74 locals recommend
Saunders-Monticello Trail
The trailhead is a short drive, and the 2 mile trail has some great manicured bridges and trails. It is a combination of gravel, boardwalks and woodland trails.