There is ample parking a little farther down the road at the boat landing. Although the trail was designed to be ridden counterclockwise starting at the trailhead going uphill into the woods, there's no right or wrong way to ride at Walnut Creek. In fact, less experienced riders would do well to start out in a clockwise direction by heading downhill on the adjacent dirt road that leads past an abandoned farmhouse and then along the edge of the lake for a mile or so. Dense woods on hillsides surrounding a 25-acre lake. No huge climbs, but lots of short, steep ups and downs.
Drinking water is available at the park when it's open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
An entrance fee is charged. All other services are available in Charlottesville. Albemarle County park. Trail Map Article copyright Menasha Ridge Press . All rights reserved.