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Pleasant Grove Park – James Monroe's Highland loop from Ferron Dam

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United States

Virginia

Albemarle County

Pleasant Grove Park – James Monroe's Highland loop from Ferron Dam

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Pleasant Grove Park – James Monroe's Highland loop from Ferron Dam

10:18

164km

1,340m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 116 km for 78 m

After 127 km for 271 m

After 141 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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88.9 km

Pleasant Grove Park

Highlight • Trail

Pleasant Grove Park has many interconnected trails, which allows you to walk many miles without ever leaving the park.

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116 km

James Monroe's Highland

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum, home and 7 miles of hiking trails

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121 km

Monticello

Highlight • Historical Site

Monticello was designed by Thomas Jefferson and was his main plantation. The 5,000 acres farmed for tobacco and crops using enslaved African people. The building features on the 5 cents …

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127 km

Monticello is owned and operated by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, founded in 1923. This historic site showcases numerous exciting artifacts from Thomas Jefferson and the history of the USA, including …

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135 km

Charlottesville

Highlight • Settlement

Charlottesville is the hometown of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. It is the home of the University of Virginia, and Edgar Allen Poe once lived in its student residence. It is definitely worth a visit.

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139 km

Rivanna Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Rivanna Trail is a great 20+ miles singletrack route around Charlottesville. It's also called RTF.

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140 km

Rivanna River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rivanna River Trail is a pleasant asphalt path that meanders along the Rivanna River. Its relatively flat terrain makes for an enjoyable run with scenic water views along the way.

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164 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.2 km

42.3 km

8.71 km

7.74 km

3.58 km

2.46 km

135 m

Surfaces

138 km

13.4 km

9.18 km

2.18 km

914 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

28°C

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80 %

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Pleasant Grove Park – James Monroe's Highland loop from Ferron Dam

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