Located within the Glenwood/Pedlar Ranger District of the National Forest there are numerous outdoor recreational activities within minutes of this property. From the North border of this tract you can access the National Forest to hunt, fish, hike or camp. There are also multiple other National Forest access points within just a few minutes drive from this property allowing you to have thousands of acres of recreational land at your fingertips.

Water for wildlife and for the Angler is plentiful on and around this portion of the Forest. Skulking Branch meanders through the back portion of this property and feeds the Pedlar River a short distance downstream. The Pedlar River is one of the best trout streams around this area. This river has been designated as a Class III wild trout stream by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and stocked trout can also be found in this waterway. Just to the North of this property you can access Brown Mountain Creek which is a Class II wild trout stream. If you prefer bigger water fishing for Bass, Catfish, Crappie and Panfish the Pedlar Reservoir and the James River are also only minutes away. The James River near this area is also a favorite destination for kayakers, canoes, and tubing because of the mild rapids and breathtaking views as the river winds through the Blue Ridge.

If you prefer hiking, camping or just taking in the sites and scenery this property allows for many opportunities to do just that. The Blue Ridge Parkway is only a few miles away and gives you access to some of the most breathtaking views in Virginia. This Scenic Parkway is consistently the most visited unit of the National Park System year after year because of its scenic beauty. Taking just a short drive south on the Parkway leads to some of the most popular hikes around. Apple Orchard Falls and Devils Marble Yard to name a few. Driving a little farther South you will enter The Peaks of Otter Recreation Area. This 4,200 acre area also boasts some very popular hikes to the peaks of Sharp Top and Flat Top Mountain. This Recreation Area also has a campground, lake and a Lodge with dining. The Recreation Area also holds many special events throughout the year. If you are a little more adventurous and like foot travel the Appalachian Trail parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway in this area and provides hiking, backpacking, camping and scenic overlooks, especially in the Three Ridges Wilderness to the North and the James River Face Wilderness to the South.

Town amenities are not lost on this property. The towns of Buena Vista, Lexington, Amherst, Lynchburg, Bedford and Natural Bridge with its State Park can all be reached in less than an hour. In these historic towns you can enjoy history, shopping, movies, concerts, sporting events, wineries, breweries and unlimited dining opportunities.

This property is located in a prime outdoor recreation area and is a must see if you have been looking for that weekend getaway or hunting camp.

For more information on this and other Residential and Hunting Land For Sale in Amherst County VA, contact Joel Hoeffner at 540-494-4070 , email [Email listed above], or visit our website at mopva\. com.