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With native hardwood forest, deep ravines and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the trail winds its way toward Monticello and back in a very manageable four miles. A maximum grade of 5% keeps it completely accessible to walkers, cyclists and those in wheelchairs.
- Trail FAQs
The Saunders-Monticello Trail and park system is currently...
- Kemper Park
Its main features are: the Saunders-Monticello Trail and...
- Trail Hours and Rules
The Saunders-Monticello Trail and Kemper Park are open all...
- History of The Trail
A 2-mile trail, Saunders-Monticello Trail, also winds...
- Secluded Farm
ADDRESS: 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA...
- Support The Trail
The Saunders-Monticello Trail is one of the most popular...
- Saunders Bridge
The current necessity for a new, safer entrance to...
- Trail FAQs
- Site Information
- Birds Recently Seen at Saunders-Monticello Trail
Site Contact: Thomas Jefferson Foundation: 434-984-7535, jyoung@monticello.orgAccess: Trail & Parkway are free & open daily. Monticello Grounds & House are fee areas.Great Blue HeronPileated WoodpeckerEastern Wood-PeweeRed-eyed VireoExperience this 4.3-mile out-and-back trail near Charlottesville, Virginia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
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- Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Saunders-Monticello Trail. 238 reviews. #2 of 90 things to do in Charlottesville. Hiking Trails. Open now. 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. “ A pleasant walk and a good workout ” Nov 2023. ... end of the trail near Virginia State Route 53 to the upper end leading to the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center.
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- Attraction
View Trail Map. While the Saunders-Monticello trail leads to the home of one the United States most prominent presidents, it is quickly becoming a destination in itself. It’s less than ten minutes’ drive from Charlottesville, but offers an immersive escape into nature and history.
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- Saunders-Monticello Trail, Washington, DC, Virginia
A 2-mile trail, Saunders-Monticello Trail, also winds through the park before ascending the side of Carter Mountain toward Monticello. The trail then leads directly to the Monticello ticket office over the recently completed stone-arch Saunders Bridge.
Its main features are: the Saunders-Monticello Trail and other, rustic hiking trails in the woods and to Secluded Farm. Trail Map (downloadable pdf) a two-acre pond planted with native wetland species. the Carter Overlook with views of Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains.