Saunders-Monticello Trail
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902
2 miles of trails
Saunders-Monticello Trail in Charlottesville offers a 2-mile paved path up to the historic site for leashed dogs. Features include shade, benches, parking, and trash cans. Monticello interior prohibits dogs.
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- Park
- Saunders-Monticello Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.9994, -78.4533
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.3 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 820 reviewers
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
2-mile paved trail to Monticello mountain. Leashed dogs welcome on trail (NOT inside Monticello).
What this park has
- Shade
- Benches
- Parking
- Trash cans
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