Richard P. Gravely Jr. Nature Preserve Trail

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Richard P. Gravely Jr. Nature Preserve Trail

2525 Eggleston Falls Road, Ridgeway, VA 24148
2766344640
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At 2.5 miles long, the Richard P. Gravely Jr. Nature Preserve Trail is an outdoor lovers dream. Two miles of wooded trail are found on the property along with an outdoor classroom for nature study. A self-guided tour along the Jones Cliff Trail leads guests back in time as they explore tobacco farming in the early 1900s and the Burgess Family plantation of the 1800s. Rhododendron Trail, another more difficult trail, leads hikers along the scenic Smith River and through a living tunnel of Rhododendron.

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Richard P. Gravely, Jr. Nature Preserve

167 feet
The Richard P. Gravely, Jr. Nature Preserve is a 75-acre park located along the Smith River in Henry County, Virginia. Two miles of wooded trail are found on the property along with an outdoor classroom for nature study. A self-guided tour along Jones Cliff Trail leads guests back in time as they explore tobacco farming in the early 1900s and the Read more...
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Smith River Access – Marrowbone Creek

0.39 miles
Henry County Parks and Recreation provide a convenient access point for paddlers to enjoy the scenic Smith River. Parking is available on site. After entering from Marrowbone Creek, paddlers will encounter a scenic 4-mile stretch of the Smith River, passing through mature hardwood forests with spectacular views of wildlife. Paddlers can take out on river left at the Mitchell Bridge(Route Read more...
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Fisher Farm Park

1.06 miles
Fisher Farm Park is the largest park in Henry County on 127 acres. This park is located in Ridgeway and is only minutes from the Martinsville Speedway. While a large portion of the park is wooded, there are also several facilities in the park. The upper section of the park has a picnic shelter and a restroom building that is Read more...
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