Easements With Public Access
Southwest Region
Claytor Nature Study Center
Location: Bedford County - SR 43 north of Bedford.
About: Lynchburg College operates the nature center for environmental classwork and public use. The property contains wetlands and forest along the Big Otter River and amenities include trails, gardens, an educational center, and an astrological observatory. CNSC is a stop along the DGIF Birding and Wildlife Trail - Peaks of Otter Loop.
Contact: Lynchburg College,
c/o Dr. Greg Eaton, 1501 Lakeside Drive,
Lynchburg, VA 24501-3199, (434) 544-8360,
eaton.g@lynchburg.edu
Website: http://www.lynchburg.edu/claytor
Blakeney
Location: Giles County - US 100 just north of the Pulaski/Giles border along Walker Creek.
About: Mr. and Mrs. Blakeney allow for a public boat put-in on Walker Creek, along SR 100.
Contact: Blakeney, James A. and Denise H.,
5202 Pulaski Giles Turnpike,
Pearisburg, VA 24134,
(540) 921-4430,
dhblakeney@aol.com
Gravelly Nature Preserve
Location: Henry County - Eggleston Falls Rd. south of Martinsville
About: Henry County acquired this easement and developed a public park and nature preserve. The park features over 2 miles of self-guiding nature trails trails and picnic facilities along the Smith River.
Contact: Roger Adams, CPRP
Director,
276.634.4640,
radams@co.henry.va.us
Website: http://www.henrycountyva.gov/Parks.html
Read Mountain
Location: Roanoke County - Crumpacker Dr. and Summit Ridge Rd. near Bonsack.
About: Roanoke County recently acquired this property per agreement in the deed of easement. In the future the property will serve as a public park along the slopes of Read Mtn. with trails and amenities such as restrooms and a picnic shelter.
Contact: Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
c/o Elmer Hodge, County Administrator, PO Box 29800,
Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
(540) 772-2004,
ehodge@roanokecountyva.gov
Carvins Cove
Location: City of Roanoke and Botetourt County - Reservoir Rd., Carvins Cove Reservoir north of Hollins
About: The Carvins Cove easement encompasses land above the 1500 foot contour as part of the Carvins Cover Reservoir land. Carvins Cove is a Roanoke City owned park and nature preserve featuring walking and biking trails, some of which lead to the Appalachian Trail bordering the property. Carvins Cove is part of the DGIF Birding and Wildlife Trail - Roanoke Valley Loop.
Contact: City of Roanoke 215 Church Ave SW Room 456 Roanoke, VA 24011 540-853-2431 cityatty@roanokeva.gov
Website: www.roanokeva.gov
City of Roanoke
Location: City of Roanoke and Botetourt County - SR 740, SR 815, and SR 648
About: Second-largest municipal-owned park in the US; Adjacent to and containing part of Appalachian trail; provides water to three localities; rare species; public recreation
Contact: City of Roanoke,
215 Church Ave SW Room 456,
Roanoke, VA 24011;
cityatty@roanokeva.gov
Website: www.roanokeva.gov
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