Woods Creek Trail

The Woods Creek TRACK Trail is a 2 ¼ mile one-way hike that takes you along Woods Creek as you travel through nature in downtown Lexington. On your journey through open and wooded areas of the trail, you'll find prime wildlife habitat for deer and other animals, including bird houses for bluebirds. Enjoy towering sycamore, walnut, and oak trees throughout the hike and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) section.

There are two kiosks to choose from: one at Jordan's Point Park and one at Harrington Waddell Elementary School. Five adventures are offered, including Nature's Hide and Seek, Nature's Relationships, Bug Out, Types of Trees, and Creek Life. The TRACK Trail brochures will help you explore the environment and learn about the things you may find on your hike. Enjoy your creekside adventure!

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Location Details

Recreational Features: Disc Golf, Picnic Tables, Birding, Playground
Amenities: Restrooms
ADA Compliant: Partial
Seasonality: Open all year
The path leads under a tunnel that follows the creek
a photo of the slow-moving creek
A stone bridge takes you over the creek in this section
the trail meandering through the woods
a slow moving section of the creek perfect for overturning rocks with kids
the trail leading one into a scattered forest
A natural pool formed within the creek that is a vibrant blue-green color
A deer in the distance off the trail near the woods
Kiosk at Jordan's Point Park near another interpretive sign
Kiosk at Harrington Waddell Elementary School

Adventures for Woods Creek Trail

Hiking

Bug Out

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.25
The "Bug Out" brochure is an investigation into the creepy crawlies of the forest. This adventure will help you learn how to identify the difference between insects, spiders and other arthropods.
Hiking

Nature's Relationships

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.25
In the Nature's Relationships brochure you will discover how everything in nature is connected... even us. As you walk along the trail, the brochure will tell you a story about a few of the relationships that can be found. Many more relationships exist, so keep your eyes and heart open and you will discover many of nature's relationships - even yours.
Hiking

Hide & Seek

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.25
The Nature's Hide & Seek brochure is designed so that kids of all ages can walk along the trail and discover common things that are often overlooked in nature. Some of them are hard to find, others are easy. Best of all, the adventure never ends because every time you walk the trail you will discover new things hiding in nature.
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Hiking

Creek Life

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.25
Creeks and streams are some of the most dynamic environments on earth. Let’s explore the ways streams support life and transform the planet.
Hiking

Types of Trees

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
2.25
It’s easy to get confused with the various types of trees that can be found in the forest. Use this guide to identify and learn about a few of the common types of trees in the area.

Directions

Stono Ln
Lexington, VA 24450
Latitude: 37.792111000000
Longitude: -79.429453000000

"From the Lexington Visitor Center, drive west on Washington Street to a right onto Main Street (US-11 Business). Continue driving north for .9 mile past Virginia Military Institute. Turn left at the 1780 Stone House and before the overpass. Follow the access road to the left onto Stono Lane. Cross a small bridge and use the parking area for Jordan’s Point Park. The trail begins next to the old Miller’s House." 

https://lexingtonvirginia.com/outdoors/activities/attractions/woods-cree...

Partners

Rockbridge Community Health Foundation

Rockbridge Outdoors