Lynchburg, Virginia Metropolitan Area

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Hotels near Lynchburg, Virginia:

Hilton Garden Inn Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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2.1 miles away
SpringHill Suites Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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2.3 miles away
Best Western Of Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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2.7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express LYNCHBURG, Lynchburg
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2.9 miles away
Hampton Inn Lynchburg Va, Lynchburg
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2.9 miles away
Kirkley Hotel and Conference Center, Lynchburg
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3.1 miles away
Days Inn Lynchburg at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
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3.1 miles away
Sleep Inn Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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3.2 miles away
Courtyard Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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3.2 miles away
Super 8 Lynchburg VA, Lynchburg
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3.3 miles away
Quality Inn Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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4.2 miles away
Econo Lodge Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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4.8 miles away
Holiday Inn Select LYNCHBURG, Lynchburg
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6.4 miles away
Travelodge Lynchburg, Lynchburg
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6.5 miles away
Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg
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6.5 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Madison Heights
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9.3 miles away
Knights Inn Madison Heights Lynchburg, Madison Heights
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10.1 miles away
Comfort Inn Altavista, Altavista
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11.7 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

Wildwood Campground
15 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom...TENT:Water/Elec. or Primitive, - 52 RV hookups...Located approx. 5 miles from the James River footbridge (South of the Johns Hollow Shelter, North of the Matts Creek Shelter)exiting the AT onto Route 130. Trail Angel on site (Ken wallace) April through October. Shuttles to and from the trail available. Mail drops accepted. Pets welcomed.

Services available: Large, level Tent & RV Sites. Primitive camping to full hook-ups,Cabins and RV rental units. Laundry facility, hot showers with clean towels and toiletries. Camp store and snack bar. Swimming pool and fishing pond & Game room. Entertainment in the Pavilion Friday & Saturday nights. ...

James River
20 miles away
Not great size untill Balcony falls, Run the falls from just river right of center to river left to avoid a sometimes hidden rock. Great place to surf. River left is a large boulder. if you padle up the eddy of this rock and then murge into the falls you can catch a great wave. Very short rapid so it is perfect for begginners looking to advance thie abilities. Very hard on a canoe....

Tye River
25 miles away
Class I-II, nice scenery. Might have difficulty getting to marked put in point. take out point is just before bridge on river right. cars will have to go across bridge and pull off just around sharp right corner. Old rock bridge piling could be climbed (50 ft +/-) with proper protection (most likely top roped)....

Wintergreen
36 miles away
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Lookout deck overlooking the plunge vert...
Located on 11,000 acres of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountain splendor, Wintergreen Resort has been the winter sports capital of the Mid-Atlantic for more than three decades. Snow-covered amenities include extensive beginner-to-expert terrain and Virginia's largest tubing park. Enjoy more time on 26 slopes and trails while avoiding the lines thanks to six chairlifts including two lightning fast, ''six pack'' lifts. For beginners, Wintergreen offers a Guaranteed Learn to Ski or Ride program. And it's so easy to reach… convenient to Washington D.C., Richmond, Hampton Roads and Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill via well maintained roadways. Whether you're planning a day trip or an overnight escape, look no further than Wintergreen Resort. With nearly 300 comfortable condominiums and homes, you'll be convenient to skiing, snowboarding and tubing, year round golf, tennis, a spa, miles of hiking trails and a wide variety of dining options. Value-packed packages are available at 800-266-2444. For more information, visit www.wintergreenresort.com....

The Homestead
56 miles away
It's a big wide slope with some smaller slopes on the side. I like it, it's pretty....

Massanutten
66 miles away
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Here in Virginia Massanutten is my top choice for skiing any day. Nice little beginner area on one side and a pretty big advanced area on the other side. It's a very well run resort....

Snowshoe
79 miles away
Snowshoe has the biggest elevation drop of any skiresort in the region which in my oppinion makes it a realtively great ski resort. You can get more skiing done before you have to get on the lift again. Which I think is very important in a ski resort....

Bryce Resort
86 miles away
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...in 2008 received onthesnow.com's Visitor's Choice Award as the most family friendly ski resort in the mid-Atlantic/Southeast region. It's a perfect place for kids and adults alike to learn how to ski or snowboard, but our slopes provide challenges for intermediate, advanced, and expert skiers and snowboarders as well.
Our instructors are among the best in the business. Group and private lessons are easily set up with the experienced staff at the Bryce Resort Ski school.
Adults and kids alike enjoy competing in our fun and challenging ski racing program.
In the last four years, Bryce Resort has made significant upgrades to the snow making equipment to allow more efficient production and flexibility. Also new is a carpet lift escalator to transport advanced beginners effortlessly to the top of the Bunny slope.
The Ridge Runner's Snow Tubing Park continues to be a widely popular place where everyone can safely slide in the snow. Our carpet lift carries you quickly back to the top of the start hill. It's great fun for all ages! In addition, Bryce Resort offers a fully stocke...

Canaan Valley
92 miles away
I bring my family here a few times each winter and we all love it. Lots of good runs for everybody....

Timberline
93 miles away
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Ski 1,000 feet vertical at ''Real Snow Country'' from December until April including the two mile Salamander Run. Timberline is known for its gladed trails and their double black diamond trails, Off the Wall and The Drop. Come test your skills in the hills of West Virginia. Stay slopeside at the new Timberline Resort Hotel. There is live music every weekend at Timber's Pub and Fireside Grill located in the main lodge. March 20-21 is our annual Snowy Luau. It's the biggest party of the year, with a torch light parade and Polynesian dancers. Check out our website www.timberlineresort.com or call 1.800.SNOWING for more information....


Campgrounds near Lynchburg, Virginia:

   Wildwood Campground, Monroe, 16 miles away
      Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom...

   Paradise Lake Campground, Spout Spring, 20 miles away
      



Trails near Lynchburg, Virginia:

   Cashaw Creek Trail, Amherst County, 17 miles away
      
   Piney Ridge Trail, Bedford County, 19 miles away
      
   Terrapin Mountain Trail, Bedford County, 19 miles away
      
   Sulphur Ridge Trail, Bedford County, 20 miles away
      



Paddling Rivers Near Lynchburg, Virginia:

   Harris Creek, AmherstCounty, 8 miles away
      Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 130 to James River)

   James River, Amherst/ BedfordCounty, 8 miles away
      Class I-II - 29 miles long (Snowdon to Six Mile)

   Pedlar River, AmherstCounty, 10 miles away
      Class I-III - 3 miles long (Highway 130 to James River)

   Pedlar River, AmherstCounty, 13 miles away
      Class I(II) - 6 miles long (Route 640 to Highway 130)

   Pedlar River, AmherstCounty, 14 miles away
      Class II-III - 14 miles long (Below Lynchburg Reservoir to Route 640)

   Buffalo River, AmherstCounty, 17 miles away
      Class II - 19 miles long (Forks of Buffalo to Amherst)

   James River, Rockbridge/ AmherstCounty, 21 miles away
      Class II-III - 5 miles long (Glasgow to Snowdon)
... right of center to river left to avoid a sometimes hidden rock. Great place to...

   Buffalo River, AmherstCounty, 23 miles away
      Class I-III - 13 miles long (Amherst to Tye River)

   Hay's Creek, RockbridgeCounty, 23 miles away
      Class II-III(V+) - 1.25 miles long (Eastfields to Walker's Creek)

   Staton's Creek, AmherstCounty, 23 miles away
      Class V - 0.6 miles long (Staton's Falls to Pedlar River)




Ski Areas Near Lynchburg, Virginia:

   Wintergreen, Virginia, 37 miles away
      1003 vertical feet
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Lookout deck overlooking the plunge vert...
...'s largest tubing park. Enjoy more time on 26 slopes and trails while avoiding t...

   The Homestead, Virginia, 56 miles away
      700 vertical feet
It's a big wide slope with some smaller slopes on the side. I like it, it's pret...

   Massanutten, Virginia, 66 miles away
      1110 vertical feet
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...p choice for skiing any day. Nice little beginner area on one side and a pretty ...

   Snowshoe, West Virginia, 79 miles away
      1500 vertical feet
...t. You can get more skiing done before you have to get on the lift again. Which ...

   Bryce Resort, Virginia, 87 miles away
      500 vertical feet
4 PHOTOS
...st family friendly ski resort in the mid-Atlantic/Southeast region. It's a perfe...

   Canaan Valley, West Virginia, 92 miles away
      850 vertical feet
I bring my family here a few times each winter and we all love it. Lots of good ...

   Timberline, West Virginia, 94 miles away
      1000 vertical feet
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...uble black diamond trails, Off the Wall and The Drop. Come test your skills in t...




Golf Courses Near Lynchburg, Virginia:

   Cedar Hills Golf Course, Lynchburg, 2 miles away
      
   Colonial Hills Golf Club Cafe, Forest, 4 miles away
      
   Peak's Par 3 Golf Course, Lynchburg, 8 miles away
      
   Ivy Hill Golf Club, Forest, 8 miles away
      
   Shadow Ridge Golf Course, Amherst, 17 miles away
      
   Winton Country Club Golf Course, Amherst, 17 miles away
      



Lakes Near Lynchburg, Virginia:

   Lakeland Lake, Lynchburg (city) CountyCounty, 0 miles away
      
   Lakeland Lake, Campbell CountyCounty, 0 miles away
      



National Parks near Lynchburg, Virginia:

   Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA, 37 miles away
      


  

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