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Saunders-Monticello Trail

Rt. 53 & Rt. 250, Charlottesville, VA
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Trails
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

This uphill walk or run to the entrance of Monticello is one of the best maintained trails in the area and perfect for training. It is safe, clean, clearly marked and a joy. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

4 mile boardwalk/gravel walkway. Constant incline.Bikes are allowed.Side paths into woods where you can run your dog. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

Lovely grade, suitable for all ages and physical condition,with appealing S-bridges. The only drawback is that busy highway 53 runs parallel to it and often only a couple hundred feet away so traffic noise is everpresent. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012

This is a great walking trail, with a gentle grade running from the bottom of Rt. 53, up to Monticello. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012
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The trail is about 5 miles round trip, a perfect walk: not too steep and you can stop half way for a coffee or soft drink at the Monticello Visitor Center cafe. The trees, both in the forest and planted along the trail, are filled with beautiful flowers in the spring, lots of shade during the summer, blazing colors in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

All weather trail, forest and open spaces, and a coffee shop at the end! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Lovely paved walk up to Monticello. Very scenic and pleasant way to get exercise. Can't take dogs much of the way though. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2011

This trail is a favorite for Charlottesvillians of all stripes because it can accommodate walkers, joggers, strollers, wheelchairs, even dog-walkers (more on that last one in a bit). Bring a camera if you want a picturesque shot by a pond, framed by fall leaves. Bring some $ if you want to go all the way to the top and visit... More

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