Five Mile Loop Advocacy Hike

Note: Even though the event will meet in front of the YMCA, it would be best to park at Charlottesville High School (here). There will be a large swim meet at the Y, which always causes parking issues.

If 20 miles is too much Loop de Ville for you, we have a much-shorter (but still serious) 5-mile option!

With leadership from PEC, the Piedmont Mobility Alliance has been advocating for the creation of a five-mile greenway loop centered around McIntire Park, where PEC is sponsoring a cheer zone for the annual Loop de VIlle Trailfest. This guided walk, led by PEC’s Charlottesville / Albemarle Community Outreach Manager, will showcase the route and celebrate a new right-of-way acquisition that will help close the loop.

The greenway is a work in progress so the walk will follow a combination of paved, gravel and dirt trails. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk for about two hours. A group of local students to help lead the walk and share their unique perspectives.

Route Description: We’ll depart the cheer zone at about 9:30 a.m. with some of the Loop de Ville hikers, passing in front of the YMCA, through the woods along a partially paved trail that parallels the 250 bypass. We’ll part ways with the LDV hikers at Hydraulic and follow the Rivanna Trail downstream along Meadow Creek to the John Warner Parkway. We’ll follow the parkway via either a paved or unpaved option back to McIntire Park. We’ll turn at the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial, pass the skate park and cross the pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks back to the YMCA.

Route Map: (RidewithGPS) | PDF 
The walk is free and you can either register on site or in advance. Either way, you’re also invited to attend the free Loop de Ville After Party and Concert, starting at 4:30 at Rivanna River Company.