![]() When you’ve gotten your fill of the mountains, fill up with some food and craft beverages at Bold Rock Cider. Enjoy the visitor center and authentic out buildings and picnic area. ![]() The Humpback Rocks Visitors Center is located at mile marker 5.8 and it takes about 45 minutes to ascend the 740 feet to the peak and a mere 25 minutes or so to come back down. For a short hike with an amazing view, hike Humpback Rock. Stop at The Priest Overlook, milepost 17.6, where the Appalachian Trail passes through Three Ridges Wilderness and The Priest Wilderness. On your way to Nelson, drive past Sherando Lake or stop and cool your tired, traveling feet in the water. If you find it’s too hard to leave Nelson County, stay at Wintergreen Resort, relax at the spa, and put off the spring cleaning back home. If you’d rather climb upwards, travel east toward Montebello to see the famed Crabtree Falls or and kid-friendly Montebello Fish Hatchery, or for a panoramic view, climb up Spy Rock, one of Nelson’ hidden gems with one of the best views around.Įat at the Blue Ridge Pig or at one of the restaurants at Wintergreen Resort. The name White Rock came from the abundant quartz rock found in the area. Start at milepost 18.5 at White Rock Falls and take this 2.5-mile moderate hike down to an impressive gorge with a waterfall and natural wading pool. This stretch of asphalt ribbon offers scenic views along the highest ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains. ![]() ![]() The first 30 miles of the Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway winds around the northern border of Nelson County. ![]()
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