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Why not take a refreshing hike along the Pocosin Trail, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Rivanna River - North Fork. This lake is so wonderful. At John Rucker Lake you always meet someone from Charlottesville, and hiking is a popular thing to do around John Rucker Lake; Lewis Mountain Trail is a nice local trail. Reynolds Farm Dam is not far at all from John Rucker Lake, and get your heart pumping on the magnificent
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| | whitewater of Conway River. Having a perfect time at John Rucker Lake is trouble-free. Harlow Farm Pond is a brilliant lake right next door to John Rucker Lake; visiting Shenandoah National Park is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. Good hiking is available along the Pocosin Hollow Trail. Lakes? Sure, Reynolds Farm Pond is around here. This lake is so wonderful. A good nearby hotel is Doubletree Hotel Charlottesville, and Shenandoah Hills | |
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Campground is a splendid local campground. After a long day outdoors Courtyard Charlottesville North is a great place to spend a night or two, and why not camp at Heavenly Acres Campground while you're here at John Rucker Lake.
For the duration of the days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at John Rucker Lake, and the night is quite cooler of course, ordinarily in the 60's. Through the winter the highs are typically in the 40's, and overnight lows
at John Rucker Lake throughout the wintertime commonly dip into the 20's. John Rucker Lake is a wet place that gets lots of rainfall; July is the wettest month with most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 38.22639 Longitude: -78.38389
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Conway River, Madison/Greene CountyCounty, 6 miles away Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge) |
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Rapidan River, Greene/Madison CountyCounty, 7 miles away Class II-IV - 15 miles long (Shenandoah National Park to Route 29) |
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Staunton River Trail
 | 12 miles away Incredible hike - park at end of 662, follow Rapidan River to Staunton River Trail - follow trail up to Fork Mt. Road, down to Hoover Road, down to Rapidan hollow, then back to 662 parking area - my guess is 11 miles. 2 50+ adults and an old dog did it in 5:15. SPECTACULAR!... |
Charlottesville Reservoir
 | 16 miles away For years I have been fishing the reservoir, the boat ramp is terrible at the twin bridges, and not enough parking at the dam. Several other fisherman including myself would be more than happy to fix the ramp at the bridges free of charge to the city or county if permission is granted. There is much erosion near the edge of the ramp. Backing your boat in the water is dangerous, trying not to go near the eroded bank. Please call me with a response . THANKS. MIKE GREGORY (434)960-9898.... |
Beldor Ridge Trail
 | 17 miles away The trail may be fine, but I would avoid venturing too deep into Beldor hollow road. These people have lived here for a very long time, and ''dont take kind to strangers''. Just to give you guys an idea, my father worked as a volunteer fire fighter for the Elkton fire department. They got a call for a fire and took a wrong turn. When they went to turn around they had a car, that was not a car that ran, placed in the middle of the road. Quite a feat. After an altercation with the shotgun wielding locals, they were finally pursuaded that someone could be dying while they werent allowing them out. Finally they moved the car back.
Same for several of the hollows around elkton(pronounced ''hollar'' by the local folk). Beldor, Lynnwood, to a lesser extent thouroughfare area. Also Bryant Hollow can be a little rough if they dont reconize you as well.... |
Shenandoah National Park
 | 23 miles away I was there just this last weekend and the fee for two people in a car is now $15... |
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