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State Highway
Blue Ridge Parkway
Multi-Class
Recreation Area
Public Boat Ramp

Hiking Trail
Golf Course
Campground
Vineyard

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Hunting Lodge
Historical Site
Bedford Welcome Center

Public Park

Appalachian Trail

Recreation Park
National Forest

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Blue Ridge Parkway

National Park

Leesville Resevoir

City of Bedford

Smith Mountain Lake

Aaron Brill, Andrew Phillips

Hannah Merchant, Bryan Allen
See back of map for data credits

Bedford, VA
Falling Creek Park
Hiking, Biking, and Horseback Riding
Off Road Trails


Hiking can enjoyed on the Appalachian Trail (accessible along the Blue
For ATV use, the South Pedlar ATV Trail System, which includes the
Terrapin and Rattlesnake Trails, provides 19 miles of trails for any type Ridge Parkway), Peaks of Otters Trails (Sharp Top, Elk Run and Abbott
of motorbike or ATV (except 3-wheelers). These challenging trails, lined Lake trails), Smith Mountain Lake State Park, as well as several other
with large trees provide an appealing setting for a day trip. Helmets must loops and trails in the Jefferson National Forest. Bedford has a trail
be worn on all trails and permits for these trails can be purchased from suited for every skill level, each provided with spectacular views of
scenery and nature.
local vendors.


Appalachian Trail:
South Pedlar ATV Trail System:
Accessible at milepost 80.5 (Floyd Field), 90.9 (Bearwallow Gap), and
South Pedlar (around the boundary)-11.0 miles
92.5 (Sharp Top Overlook)
Terrapin-0.6 miles

Ra=lesnake-0.6 miles
Trail Length and Dif7iculty:
Piney-0.9 miles

O=er-1/2 miles
Peaks of Otter Trails:
Lone Mountain-2.0 miles
Sharp Top Trail- 1.5 mile to summit-strenuous
Lasso-2.8 miles
Elk Run Loop- 0.8 mile- least strenuous

Harkening Hill Loop-3.3 miles-strenuous
Source: VisitBedford.com
Abbott Lake Trail-1.0 mile-least strenuous
h=p://www.visitbedford.com/a=ract_oroad.shtml


Jefferson Nation Forest Trails:
Skate Parks
Patterson Mountain Trail- 6.5 miles-strenuous

Roaring Run Furnace-1.5 mile loop-least strenuous
Bedford has the pleasure to be home of two skate parks: skate park at
Hoop Hole Trail on Pine Mountain-lower loop=4.0 miles (least
Falling Creek Park and the Riverfront Skate Park. Both are equipped
strenuous), total trail= 9.0 miles
with several walls, bars, and pipes.



























Bedford Skate P ark
Biking can be enjoyed on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smith Mountain Lake

State Park, as well as Virginias Explore Park.



Blue Ridge Parkway- 460 miles of scenic travel. Bikers use caution as the
Bedford Wine Trail
road is designed for vehicles.

The Bedford Wine Trail allows visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery of
Bedford County whilst relishing in Bedfords 6ive wineries. The wineries Horseback Riding can be enjoyed on the Washington and Jefferson
National Forests, as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway Trails. Guided trail
on the Bedford Wine Trail include:
rides are offered through private vendors.


Hickory Hill Vineyards
Riding trails:
1722 Hickory Cove Lane
Day Creek Horse Trailhead
Moneta, VA 24121
Bearwallow Gap Horse Trailhead

Hunting Creek Horse Trailhead
LeoGrande Winery
Hellgate Creek Horse Trailhead
1027 Wing6ield Dr.

Goode, VA 24556
Source: VisitBedford.com

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Peaks of Otter Winery
2122 Sheep Creek Road
Bedford, Va 24523

Acres Walking Trail
Bedford County Parks & Facil=es:
Grid LocaUon
Savoy-Lee Winery
Falling Creek Park
C-3
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5800 Johnson Mountain Rd
Liberty Lake Park
C-3
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Huddleston, VA 24104
Montvale Park
C-3
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Poplar Park
C-3
1.5
White Rocks Vineyard & Winery
Greenwood Park
C-3
3

2117 Bruno Drive
Reynolds Park
C-3
5.5
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Goodview, VA 24095
City Lake
C-3
4


Edmund Street Park
C-3
6.5
Source: BedfordWinetrail.com



http://bedfordwinetrail.com/white-rock-vineyards-winery/ State/Na=onal Parks & Facili=es:
Peaks of O=er NaUonal Park
C-2

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Blue Ridge PKWY/ Appalachian Trail
B-2, C-2, C-1

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Washington & Jeerson NaUonal Forest
C-1, C-2, D-1

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Smith Mountain Lake State Park
C-5
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Bedford has hunting opportunities in thousands of acres of
public land that can be used to track down wild turkeys, ducks,
rabbits, deer, and several other wildlife. Hunting is allowed on
the Blue Ridge Parkway land. The Wheat Valley Lodge and
Hunting Preserve provides accommodation for traveling
hunters.
Wheat Valley Lodge and Hunting Preserve
1643 Wheat Valley Road
Bedford, VA 24523

Fishing

Bedfords vast rivers, streams, and lakes make 6ishing
convenient and ful6illing. Recreational 6ishing can take place at
Bedfords Liberty Lake Park, City Lake, Smith Mountain Lake,
Rock Hollow Trout Farm, Abbott Lakes, as well as Jefferson
National Forest streams. Chartered and guided 6ishing trips are
also offered through private vendors. Permits and regulations
apply.

Source: VisitBedford.com
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. Boating

Bedford is a very water friendly county and offers participation
in several water sports. Boat rentals, kayaks, paddle boards, and
canoes can be rented or brought to Mitchells Point Marina at
Smith Mountain Lake . Houseboats, pontoons, wave-runners, and
6ishing boats can be rented at Parrot Cove at Smith Mountain
Lake.

Boat Landings:
Reed Creek Boat Landing
Hunting Creek Boat Landing
Hardy Road Ford
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Public Boat Ramp

Source: VisitBedford.com
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Campgrounds

Bedford County is home to several campgrounds
that each provide unique amenities with exceptional views.

Campgrounds in Bedford Include:
Camp Karma: C-4
Eagles Roost Campground: C-5
Halesford Harbour RV Park: B-4
Otter Creek-Milepost 61
Peaks of Otter-Milepost 86
Smith Mountain Lake State Park: C-5
Sweetwater RV Park: C-4

Source: VisitBedford.com
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Poplar Forest

Parks

Hunting

Bedford is home to 9 parks that make outdoor activities
fun and convenient.

Parks in Bedford include:

Smith Mountain Lake State Park-
1235 State Park Road
Huddleston, VA 24104

Falling Creek Park-
1257 County Farm Road
Bedford, VA 24523

Liberty Lake Park-
939 Burks Hill Road
Bedford, VA 24523

Montvale Park
1092 Marketplace Dr.
Montvale, VA 24122
Peaks of Otter-Sharp Top

Poplar Park
Grand Arbor off Smith Street
Bedford, VA 24523

Greenwood Park
804 Greenwood Street
Bedford, VA 24523

Reynolds Park
1110 E Main Street
Bedford, VA 24523

City Lake
Lake Drive
Bedford, VA 24523

Edmund Street Park
National D-Day Memorial
400-407 Edmund St.
Bedford, VA 24523

Source: VisitBedford.com
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Bedford County, located in Virginias Blue Ridge Mountain

region, was founded in 1754 by John Russell, the Fourth Duke of
Bedford. The Town of Liberty, now called the Town of Bedford,
has held the county seat since 1782. In 1795, Thomas Jefferson
built his home, Poplar Forest, as a personal getaway. Bedford is
home to several natural attractions including Smith Mountain
Lake , Peaks of Otter, Appalachian Trail, and the Blue Ridge
Parkway. The county holds a rich history, which combined with
its natural features, attracts tourists seeking
adventure in a peaceful setting. Unincorporated towns in
Bedford County include: Big Island, Chamblissburg, Forest,
Goode, Hardy, Huddleston, Moneta, Montvale, New London,
Stewartsville, and Thaxton.

Source: VisitBedford.com
http://www.visitbedford.com/about.shtml

Smith Mountain Lake- being the second largest lake in Virginia,

Smith Mountain Lake is the place to go for several outdoor
water activities. This includes boating, sailing, 6ishing,
swimming, water skiing, or just lounging on the beach. Smith
Mountain Lake State Park is home to camping areas, cabins,
camping lodge, and picnic areas that make it easily accessible
for an extended stay. The Smith Mountain Lake State Park
offers a 500 foot beach, which is life guarded during operating
hours and offers concessions and special nature, history
programs throughout the year.

James River- Virginias James River makes it way into Bedford
County and provides the county with wildlife for 6ishing and
recreation

Due to Bedfords vast historic background, national

landmarks have been established in the county to
commemorate those involved

National D-Day Memorial-
3 Overlord Circle
Bedford, VA 24523
Opened in 2001, the memorial receives an average of 75,000
visitors a year to honor veterans involved in the D-Day
invasion during WWII. Compared to the rest of the country,
the town of Bedford suffered the greatest per capita loss of
life during the invasion.

Poplar Forest-
1542 Bateman Ridge Road
Forest, VA 24551
President Thomas Jeffersons plantation home and personal
retreat. Built in the 6inest part of Virginia (Jefferson), this
home allows for tours and special events throughout the
year

Source: VisitBedford.com
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Falling Creek Park

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Horseback Riding

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Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Data source:

Bedford County GIS Of6ice

USDA NRCS Geospatial Data
Gateway

Virginia Department of
Game & Inland Fisheries

Virginia Department of
Conservation & Recreation

Written descriptions by:
Bryan Allen
Aaron Brill
Hannah Merchant
Andrew Phillips

Photos by:
Bryan Allen

12/09/13