Blackwater Creek Virginia

5/5
(42) · Hiking area in Lynchburg, United States
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5.0/5 · 42 reviews
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Feb 12, 2024
Beautiful place to walk your dog or just walk solo! We felt safe and the scenery was lovely. It's a shady place to walk. Highly recomment!Full review by Rose H
Jun 19, 2023
What a great, well-maintained trail. Many length options and mostly shaded. Mix use for bikes and pedestrians but it wasn’t too crowded. We went on a Saturday afternoon. Really nice gem in Lynchburg.…Full review by 152keim
Jul 10, 2022
We took our dog for a long walk here. It was so nice! For one thin, it's shady, so even in the summer, it's not too hot! There are various "spurs" on the trail where you can see trestles, a stone …Full review by Rose H

Questions & answers

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Is the majority of the trail stroller friendly?
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Yes, the entire path is paved... and are stroller friendly. The Percival Island section is very close to downtown and the Children’s Museum as well! The other end has a beautiful …
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Yes, the entire path is paved... and are stroller friendly. The Percival Island section is very close to downtown and the Children’s Museum as well! The other end has a beautiful memorial reflection garden and trail begins at a restroom ( when it is opened after restrictions). The middle section includes a waterfall, picnic tables, ample parking, and a field. Just watch the hill if you walk away from downtown. Also there is a really cool ( temperature and appearance) lighted tunnel!
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How long is bike trail?
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Starting at the Langhorne Road entrance (at the Awareness Garden) and following the paved bike path to its end in Amherst, it is about 6.5 miles. You can add a jog that goes to the …
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Starting at the Langhorne Road entrance (at the Awareness Garden) and following the paved bike path to its end in Amherst, it is about 6.5 miles. You can add a jog that goes to the Kemper Street Train Station as well. If you google Blackwater Creek Bike Trail, Lynchburg, VA, you can pull up a very good map. Tripadvisor won't let me attach the link.
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Answer by Nancy A · Jan 13, 2020
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Is there a charge to use this park?
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No charge for Blackwater Creek trail.
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Answer by Morgan C · Mar 4, 2019
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