Blackwater Creek Trail
800 Hollins Mill Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24504
7 miles of trails
Blackwater Creek Trail in Lynchburg mixes 7 miles of paved and natural paths through urban woods. Leashed dogs benefit from shade, water access, and benches for breaks. Parking and trash cans are provided; watch for mixed surfaces on natural sections.
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- Park
- Blackwater Creek Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.4144, -79.1539
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 7 miles of trail
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Dog policy
7-mile paved + natural surface trail through Lynchburg. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Trash cans
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