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Outdoors and Sports Ben Salem Lock and Wayside

Ben Salem Wayside. Google Street View.
  • Address
    1615 E Midland Trail
    Lexington, VA 24450
  • Phone
    540-463-3777
  • City
    Lexington
    Locality
    Rockbridge
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Canal boats on the North River Navigation used this lock in the late 1800s. Now the lock ruins serve as a park with picnic tables, swimming and fishing. A Virginia Wayside.

Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly

Categories

  • Fishing

Region

Shenandoah Valley

Last Updated: 01/31/2019

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