Easements With Public Access

Central Region

Monticello
Location: Albemarle County - Route 53, Southeast of Charlottesville
About: Easement protects nearly 1600 acres surrounding the historic mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson. Visitors to the mountaintop as well as hikers along the Saunders-Monticello trail and paddlers along the Rivanna River enjoy the undisturbed, forested mountainside that protects the historic integrity of Monticello.
Contact: Thomas Jefferson Foundation; Tel: 434-984-9822; PO Box 316, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Website: www.monticello.org

Fox Haven Farm
Location: Albemarle County - 315 Fox Haven Farm Drive, Charlottesville 22903
About: Fox Haven Farm Hiking Trails, Ascending Chocolate Mountain, Vacant Land, Trails Only.
Contact: Jane Heyward (434) 293-8943

Elk Hill
Location: Nelson County - 2 miles south of Nellysford on Route 151
About: The property consists of a historic farm, creek and river systems and a trail system, information kiosk, and parking area.
Contact: Peter Agelasto:agelasto@mindspring.com; 434-361-2251 or 757-428-1870
Website: www.rockfishvalley.org

The Nature Conservancy - Fortune's Cove
Location: Nelson County - Fortune's Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 22949
About: Most of the property is in preserve natural area that is maintained by the Nature Conservancy. Scenic views and well-preserved hiking trails.
Contact: The Nature Conservancy Inc. 490 Westfield Road Charlottesville, VA. 22901 434-295-6106
Website: www.nature.org