The James Madison Landmark Forest Trails - Montpelier Station VA - Self Guided Walks and Trails on Waymarking.com

The trails through the James Madison Landmark Forest are a series of intersecting loops. Each is marked by color-coded blazes and is easy to follow. Maps and informational signs along the trails guide hikers and mark notable tree and plant specimens. A free printed trail guide is available at the Montpelier Visitor Center.

The Turkey Foot Loop (.3 miles) begins behind the mansion near the entrance to the Annie duPont Formal Garden. The initial section of this trail is wheelchair accessible and leads to a viewing deck. The Poplar Run Loop (.5 miles), the Spicebush Loop (.2 miles) and the Mountain Mill Road Trail (.5 miles) are of moderate difficulty and total 1.5 miles overall. The Forest Trails are accessible during Montpelier visiting hours: * November – March: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * April – October: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided Forest walks are scheduled throughout the year. Check the Montpelier website for more information. Admission to Montpelier includes a guided tour of the Madison home, access to the Forest Trails and all Montpelier estate properties, activities and exhibits.

Fee?: 14.00 (listed in local currency) Approximate Time to Finish: 2 hours Addtional Website URL: [Web Link] Brochure or Interpretive Signs: Interpretive Plaques/Signs Rate the Walk: Wherigo Cartridge: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
A picture at the start of the Trail or Walk is greatly appreciated. Additional photos taken during the course of the walk would also be of great benefit.

If there does not appear to be a defined beginning to the trail or walk, pick a logical place (e.g. close to parking) or where information about the walk or trail can be gathered.

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log   04/18/2010 La de Boheme visited it