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A visit to Swain Lake is always a good idea. So many amusing things to do here at Swain Lake, too great to be true. After a long day outdoors Best Western Culpeper Inn is a nice site to spend a night or two, and there's perfect hiking along the Sams Ridge Trail. A lake nearby is Hablutzel Lake; get yourself into a kayak and hit Hughes River and Hazel River. Summer at Swain Lake comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures
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The yearly rain here at Swain Lake is about average; most of the rain falls during May, and the driest month of the year is February. This lake is so wonderful. If you get bored of Swain Lake, you could also have a look at close by Malvern Lake, and camping is available at Cedar Mountain Campground.
The scenery at Swain Dam right next door to Swain | |
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Lake is beautiful, and splendid hiking is available along the Ridge Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Get soaked paddling on Robinson River; if you came for an overnight stay Shenandoah Hills Campground is a great place to camp. Holiday
Inn Express Orange, Va is a splendid place to get some rest, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Swain Lake; Pine Hill Gap Trail is a great local trail.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.44667
Longitude: -78.18333
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Robinson River, Madison CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Class II+ - 19 miles long (Syria to Locust Dale) |
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Rose River, Madison CountyCounty, 11 miles away
Class III - 2 miles long (Two miles to Robinson River) |
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Robinson River
| this is a fun stretch of whitewater. i have run numerous times and have enjoyed it every time i would recomend it for anyone. it has a few class 2-3 ledges that are lots of fun and uncountable gravel bars and small rock gardens....near the end there is a nice way to end your trip with a swimming hole complete with a rope swing and all!!!!... |
Hughes River and Hazel River
| If you are paddling the hazel this is a heads up when taking out at the low water bridge on monument mills road. The property owners there are real not so friendly. They think they own the river itself. Just a heads up....Some B and B's are near the put-in and take-out for the Hughes. La Bella Terra at 605 and 606 in Madison County is a weekend B and B in season (May-September)and near the take out. It also offers farmhouse dining on Sat. 540 547 2317.... |
Hannah Run Trail
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As of 2008 I have been the Potomac Appalacian Trail Club overseer for Hannah Run Trail. The trail is about 4 miles in length. You can access from Skyline Drive; but I hike up from the Old Rag Mountain parking lot near Nethers, VA. It is a two mile hike from the parking lot, on Nicholson Hollow trail, before you actually hit Hannah Run trail. I maintain the first two miles of Hannah Run trail from Nicholson Hollow trail. The trail starts off with an easy slope, running parrallel with Hannah Run for about 1.5 miles. The next .5 miles is rather steep, but the trail is sound. My two mile segment of the trail ends with the trail crosses Hannah Run. I have heard that the remaining 2 miles of trail up to Skyline Drive is very steep. There are a number of old chimneys along the trail as you head up the mountain. Thom Savage, Fredericksburg, VA... |
Crusher Ridge Trail
| 15 miles away
Yesterday, June 28 at midday, my friend Dave's dog was lost on Crusher Ridge Trail. She is an 18 month old chocolate lab/pit bull cross. Her name is Dixie and she has a pink collar with heart on it with his name and phone number. If you find this dog, please call 202/587-4245. We have put the word out extensively with shelters and park officials.... |
Shenandoah National Park
 | 21 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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11 miles away
11 miles away
