Discover the Serenity of Ragged Mountain Nature Area

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville. Head southwest on East Main Street towards South 1st Street. Continue walking for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with South 2nd Street. Turn left onto South 2nd Street, and after about 0.2 miles, turn right onto East High Street (US-250). Walk straight for about 0.8 miles until you reach the intersection with 29th Street. Turn left onto 29th Street and continue for another 0.4 miles. You will see a sign for Ragged Mountain Nature Area on your right. Follow the path leading into the nature area.

• Bicycle

  Begin at the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville. Head south on South 1st Street until you reach East Main Street. Turn right on East Main Street and bike for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto South 2nd Street and continue for 0.2 miles. Then turn right onto East High Street (US-250) and bike straight for approximately 0.8 miles. Take a left onto 29th Street and continue straight for another 0.4 miles. Look for the entrance to Ragged Mountain Nature Area on your right. Park your bike at the designated rack before entering the area.

• Public Transport

  From the Downtown Transit Center, board the Route 10 bus towards 'Rugby Ave.' Stay on the bus for about 10 minutes and get off at the stop near 'Rugby Ave & 29th Street.' Walk east on Rugby Ave for about 0.2 miles until you reach the intersection with 29th Street. Turn left onto 29th Street and walk for about 0.4 miles. Look for the entrance to Ragged Mountain Nature Area on your right side.