WHERE TO RUN
Trails, greenways, roads, tracks, and mountain routes across Lynchburg and the Blue Ridge.
Track locations sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). School and campus tracks are not public parks — access is at each school's discretion and is not guaranteed.
BLACKWATER CREEK TRAIL
Lynchburg's signature run — a shaded paved trail hugging Blackwater Creek from downtown to Ed Page Trailhead, connecting to Percival's Island.
PERCIVAL'S ISLAND
A flat island out and back on the James River, perfect for easy miles, intervals, and river views.
RIVERWALK TRAIL
Downtown paved path along the James, connecting Riverfront Park to the Foot Bridge and Percival's Island.
PEAKS VIEW PARK LOOP
Rolling wooded loop through Peaks View Park with pond views and Blue Ridge glimpses.
LIBERTY MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM
Extensive Blue Ridge foothills trail system with climbs, rocky ridges, and long-run mileage options.
JAMES RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL
Connected greenway network stitching together Blackwater Creek, Percival's Island, and the Riverwalk.
PEAKS OF OTTER
Sharp Blue Ridge climb with panoramic summit views. A benchmark long-run for Central VA trail runners.
FALLING CREEK PARK
Popular Bedford County trail network with flowy singletrack and creek crossings.
LIBERTY LAKE PARK
Easy lake loop with playground and fishing pier — perfect stroller-friendly run.
APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE NHP
Historic pastoral trails through Civil War-era landscape. Quiet, rolling, and beautifully preserved.
NEW LONDON TECH TRAILS
Twisty singletrack network built for mountain bikes but excellent for trail running.
IVY CREEK PARK
Wooded neighborhood park with a friendly loop and playground.
ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY
Long paved greenway stretching along the Roanoke River — a Blue Ridge classic.
MILL MOUNTAIN
Climb to the Roanoke Star through rocky woods with 360° Blue Ridge views.
CARVINS COVE
One of the largest municipal parks in the country. Endless technical trails.
RIVANNA TRAIL
Urban singletrack loop encircling Charlottesville. A must-do long trail run.
WALNUT CREEK PARK
Flowy Albemarle County trail network circling Walnut Creek lake.
SAUNDERS-MONTICELLO TRAIL
Wide gently-climbing path from Kemper Park up toward Monticello.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY — MATTHES-HOPKINS TRACK
Liberty's competition track — a full synthetic 400 m oval and the fastest surface in the region. Team and meet use comes first.
UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG TRACK
The Hornets' 400 m rubberized oval in a quiet corner of the College Hill campus.
RANDOLPH COLLEGE TRACK
Synthetic 400 m track on Randolph's Rivermont campus — a convenient interval option close to downtown.
E.C. GLASS HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
The historic home track of Hilltopper track and cross country, minutes from downtown.
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
Pioneers' 400 m oval on the south side of Lynchburg.
BROOKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
Bees' 400 m oval serving the Timberlake and Campbell County side of town.
JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
Cavaliers' 400 m oval in Forest, an easy drive from western Lynchburg.
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TRACK
LCA's synthetic 400 m track — a fast surface on the south side of the city.
VIRGINIA EPISCOPAL SCHOOL TRACK
Track on VES's wooded campus off VES Road, near the Blackwater Creek trail network.
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK (BEDFORD)
Minutemen 400 m oval in Bedford — a good track stop when you're heading toward the Peaks of Otter.
ALTAVISTA HIGH SCHOOL TRACK (ENGLISH STADIUM)
The Colonels' oval ringing English Stadium — the southern-most track option in the Lynchburg area.