Begin a lifetime of adventure and start TRACKING your TRACK TRAIL adventures in your online nature journal today.
Visit the Nelson County TRACK TRAIL at the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail in Piney River.
Kids in Parks provides a network of family friendly trails, called TRACK TRAILS, that connect various public lands in an attempt to get kids "unplugged", outdoors and reconnected with nature for their health and the health of our parks. Each TRACK TRAIL has a series of brochure-led self-guided adventures designed to turn an ordinary hike into a fun-filled adventure. Furthermore, kids earn PRIZES for TRACKing their TRACK TRAIL adventures in their online nature journal website.
Find the brochures in a kiosk at the PIney River trailhead ( Rte 151) of the VA Blue Ridge Railway Trail or go online at www.kidsinparks.com to find more information.
The Kids in Parks program is an initiative of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of N. Carolina
Visit the Nelson County TRACK TRAIL at the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail in Piney River.
Kids in Parks provides a network of family friendly trails, called TRACK TRAILS, that connect various public lands in an attempt to get kids "unplugged", outdoors and reconnected with nature for their health and the health of our parks. Each TRACK TRAIL has a series of brochure-led self-guided adventures designed to turn an ordinary hike into a fun-filled adventure. Furthermore, kids earn PRIZES for TRACKing their TRACK TRAIL adventures in their online nature journal website.
Find the brochures in a kiosk at the PIney River trailhead ( Rte 151) of the VA Blue Ridge Railway Trail or go online at www.kidsinparks.com to find more information.
The Kids in Parks program is an initiative of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of N. Carolina
Date and Time: Anytime Sunrise-Sunset
Fee: None
Contact: NCPRD
Phone: 434-263-7130
Location: VA Blue Ridge Railway Trail
Address: 3124 Patrick Henry Hwy Piney River
Save the Date
Celebrate and learn about the Appalachian Trail
Did you know the Appalachian Trail covers 45 miles in Nelson?
Learn more at our inaugural A.t./National Trail Day Event!
Join us at Devils Backbone Brewery for an all day family oriented event featuring guided hikes, outdoor/hiking/camping themed exhibits, demonstrations, good food and music.
Watch for more details
Celebrate and learn about the Appalachian Trail
Did you know the Appalachian Trail covers 45 miles in Nelson?
Learn more at our inaugural A.t./National Trail Day Event!
Join us at Devils Backbone Brewery for an all day family oriented event featuring guided hikes, outdoor/hiking/camping themed exhibits, demonstrations, good food and music.
Watch for more details
Date and Time: Saturday, June 1
Contact: NCPRD
Phone: 434-263-7130
Location: Devils Backbone Brewery
Address: Mosby Run, Roseland
The Nelson Downriver Race is intended for anyone interested in canoe or kayak racing - from the slightly experienced to national champions. This 7 mile race is suitable for experienced canoe and kayak paddlers(up to Class II/III- whitewater). Registration & Start: Rte 622 (S. Powells Island Rd) 2 miles from Tye River Rd. Finish: about 7 miles downriver (Course subject to change due to water level).
Date and Time: Saturday, 5/4/13
Check In - 9:30am to 11am. Race Start: 11am
Awards & Picnic: 1:30pm (approximate)
Check In - 9:30am to 11am. Race Start: 11am
Awards & Picnic: 1:30pm (approximate)
Contact: Phil Welker
Phone: 434-277-8023
Location: Lower Tye River, Nelson County
Enjoy a beautiful guided ride through the Blue Ridge foothills.
Fee includes transportation to & from the stable Ages 10 & up
Register by April 19
Fee includes transportation to & from the stable Ages 10 & up
Register by April 19
Date and Time: Saturday, April 27
Leave the Nelson Center at 8:30 Return about 1 pm
Leave the Nelson Center at 8:30 Return about 1 pm
Fee: $35 includes transportation and trail ride
Contact: NCPRD
Phone: 434-263-7130