Trails Less Traveled

The benefits of fresh air and sun are well documented, and exercise adds an additional boost. Not only is an outdoors break a health advantage for our bodies, but for our minds as well.

During this COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to get outside but do so responsibly. Please don't overcrowd trails. Use good judgment when approaching trailheads. If there are several cars, perhaps try another trail or plan for another day. The etiquette of cleaning up after yourself (pack in/pack out) applies now more than ever. If trash cans are full, take your trash with you for proper disposal elsewhere. It's everyone's job to be a good citizen.

Reservoir Hollow Trail | Buena Vista

This trail is 3.4 miles point-to-point and accessed from either Route 60 or Pine Avenue. A key feature of this trail is the stream on the downtown side.

• Intermediate Trail
• Leashed Dogs Welcome
• Map

Uncas Trail | Lexington

A hidden gem inside Lexington city limits is the Uncas Trail within the Lexington Barrens and Bluffs conservation site. Access it from Shop Road behind the Lexington Public Works Department; a sign points the way.

• Steep trail; undetermined difficulty level
• Home to a rare plant, Three-Flower Melic Grass (Melica nitens), a bunch grass
• Bluff-view of the Maury River
• Access to the Maury River (wave to walkers on the Chessie Trail across the way)
• Map

Big Marys Creek Trail | Vesuvius

Located on a National Forest service road off Rt. 56, Big Marys Creek offers many water features and stepping water falls.

• Easy Trail
• Leashed Dogs Welcome
• Grab a bite at Gertie's Country Store.

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