The Saunders-Monticello Trail and surrounding 370 acres is Central Virginia's most popular park.
With native hardwood forest, deep ravines and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the trail winds its way toward Monticello and back in a very manageable four miles. A maximum grade of 5% keeps it completely accessible to walkers, cyclists and those in wheelchairs.
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The Saunders-Monticello Trail
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The Trail occupies 89 acres of land along the Thomas Jefferson Parkway and includes miles of gravel walkways, boardwalks, and rustic woodland paths.
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A 2-acre pond planted is home to fish, frogs, and many native wetland species of plants.
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An arboretum showcases trees and shrubs native to Albemarle County, Virginia