Top Outdoor Adventures for Spring

Outdoor recreation is as popular as ever here in the New River Valley. So if youโ€™re one of those travelers looking for a quick getaway to the great outdoors without venturing too far from home, here are some of the top adventures that await you this spring in Montgomery County.ย 

Jefferson National Forest is one of two forests that stretch across the entire state of Virginia, watched over by the beautiful Appalachians that provide the year-round scenic views for which the region is known. Two thousand miles of hiking trails set among the forest are perfect for spring adventures like hiking and mountain biking. Additionally, 330 miles of the internationally famous Appalachian National Scenic Trail, along with 160 miles of National Recreation Trails, call the two forests home.ย 

Some of the best mountain biking in the New River Valley can be found in the Pandapas Pond area, also located in Jefferson National Forest. Claimed as some of the best trails on the East Coast, mountain bikers can kick up mud over 19 trails and more than 30 miles of terrain. Trails are suitable for all skill levels from greenhorns to shredders, while rough rock gardens, switchbacks and grueling vertical climbs await all visitors.

 

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A warm, sunny day + a Love Potion milkshake from @sugarmagnoliashops = perfection ๐Ÿ’–

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Come to the Blacksburg Community Center on Monday, January 29th from 4:30-8:30pm to learn more about the NRV Passenger Rail Project and share your input!

This project will bring passenger rail service to the region for the first time since 1979! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

In addition, a survey will be open from January 29th-February 28th for community members to share their priorities for the project.

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Have you visited the Montgomery County Coal Mining Heritage Park? โš’๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ Located along the Huckleberry Trail between Christiansburg and Blacksburg, the park offers a 1.5 mile loop trail and the opportunity to learn more about the historic Merrimac mining community, which was in operation until 1935.

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Happy 2024! ๐ŸŽ‰ If your resolutions include being more active, we've got plenty of outdoor options to help you get out and explore! ๐Ÿšตโ€โ™€๏ธ

Pictured: Pandapas Pond, Jefferson National Forest

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Happy Holidays! ๐ŸŽ„ Wishing you safe travels in Montgomery County and beyond. We'll look forward to seeing you again in 2024 for new adventures! โœˆ๏ธโ 
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It might be chilly outside, but at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center, it's summer year-round! Escape the cold and have a blast on the giant two-story water slide, or kick back and relax in the 95-degree heated therapy pool! ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€

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