James River Heritage Trail

Address: P.O. Box 556; Amherst, VA 24521

Region Central Virginia

Locality Amherst

Phone: (434) 946-9371

Fax: (434) 946-9370

Email slchristian@countyofamherst.com

Website www.countyofamherst.com

Formerly an abandonded railroad bed, this trail leaves Lynchburg's Blackwater Creek Trail (across Percival's Island), crosses the James River and goes into Amherst County. This blacktop trail extends another 1.5 miles along the James River for hikers and bikers.

Last Updated: 2/27/2009 3:55 PM

What's Nearby

Amherst County Museum & Historical ... (0.07 mi.)
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Lazy Days Winery (2.82 mi.)
Shadow Ridge Golf Course (3.48 mi.)
Monacan Indian Nation Ancestral Museum (4.22 mi.)

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Morris Orchard (6.73 mi.)
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Tye River Pottery (8.09 mi.)
Mill Ridge Gifts (8.24 mi.)
Virginia Blue Ridge Rail Trail (8.26 mi.)
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