The James Madison Landmark Forest Trails - Montpelier Station VA
N 38° 13.063 W 078° 10.076
17S E 747934 N 4233764
The James Madison Landmark Forest at Montpelier is an old-growth forest managed only to remove non-native invasives and to maintain trail clearance. Maps and informational signs along the trails guide hikers and mark notable tree and plant specimen.
Waymark Code: WM7FZ5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2009
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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
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Wherigo Cartridge: Not listed
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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.