Return on another day to walk more of the trails.
Richmond, Albemarle, nat ure hiking
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States
time : May 26, 2020 11:39 AM
duration : 1h 59m 56s
distance : 2.1 mi
total_ascent : 443 ft
highest_point : 553 ft
avg_speed : 1.0 mi/h
user_id : Riverinemn
user_firstname : Riverine
user_lastname : MasterNaturalists
Trip Facts
Parking Location: Main lot off Burnley Station Road (Rte 641). Trail starts from end of lot.
Parking Availability : 40 cars, with additional parking for horse trailers
Fee: None
Hours: 7:00am to dark
Verizon INTERNET Coverage: 3 bars
Month Recorded: May
Preddy Creek Trail Park is an area of over 570 acres and has 10 miles of loop trails. Originally purchased for construction of a reservoir, the site has since been converted into a public park with trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders. The park is well maintained with plenty of parking and there is even a bathroom. With a mix of hillsides and ridges, creek-side paths, and open fields, there are diverse habitats for wildlife and good scenery. The extensive network of interconnected trails make it possible to construct hikes of varying lengths and difficulty - see the trail map.
This hike is fairly short, but it will give you a good introduction to the features of the park. It travels down a slope to Preddy Creek, follows the creek for about 1/2 mile, then climbs back up the slope to follow a ridge. Along the way, you should encounter interesting wildlife specimens and enjoy the abundance of natural treasures in the maturing forest. Be aware that the trails are heavily used by mountain bikers and horse riders, so stay alert for passing travellers.
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To learn more about this site, click the link below:
http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=parks&relpage=12589
To see a map of the trails, go here:
https://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forms_center/departments/Parks_and_Recreation/forms/PreddyCreek_PageSize.pdf