The village of Keene is right up there with Dick Woods Road when it comes to scenic gravel road running just outside of Charlottesville. This quiet oasis of farmland is about 20 minutes south of the city, but easily reachable by car. The crew at Ragged Mountain Running recommend parking at the Christ Church on Glendower Street (except on Sunday). From there, runners can set out on a roughly seven mile loop over dirt roads. Head north on Glendower and follow it where it turns RIGHT. Take another RIGHT south on Blenheim Road, then turn sharply RIGHT on Coles Rolling Road to return to Glendower.
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- 7 mile loop
- 211 feet
- Christ Church, Glendower Street
- Route 20
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Other Routes in Charlottesville, VA
The University of Virginia is the heart of Charlottesville, and the Jeffersonian architecture of its beautiful grounds makes for a wonderful run of any length. We have several mapped routes, ranging from 3 to 7 miles.
The Rivanna Trail encircles Charlotteville for about 20 miles, covering prime ground on the banks of the Rivanna River and through a series of city parks. Paved and dirt trail sections.
Our friends in Charlottesville have mapped 3 mile and 8 mile loops of the city's pretty downtown, with its tree-lined streets, pedestrian mall, and fun commercial areas. Can be combined with the UVA campus and the Rivanna Trails
Just off the Thomas Jefferson Parkway, the Saunders Monticello Trail is a 4 mile (out and back) run leading around Carter Mountain to Monticello.
The 7.5 mile hilly gravel sprawl of Dick Woods is something of a legend among Charlottesville area runners.
This beautiful 4.5 mile paved road leads to the Sugar Hollow Reservoir and dam, the scenic doorway to the Ragged Mountain Natural Area.
This paved 2.25 mile route circles one of the most prestigious residential areas in Charlottesville. Can be combined with the Sugar Hollow route or the Rivanna Trail for more mileage.
Preddy Creek Trail Park occupies 521 relatively flat but beautiful acres. A full loop around the main trail system is about 3.5 miles, but runners can easily add on mileage by exploring cross paths and extensions.
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