{"id":76,"date":"2022-10-26T15:21:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T15:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/?page_id=76"},"modified":"2022-10-26T15:27:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T15:27:07","slug":"hiking-around-charlottesville","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/things-to-do-in-charlottesville\/hiking-around-charlottesville\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Around Charlottesville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to get outdoors and go hiking, below are some resources to get you started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_80\" style=\"width: 635px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcharlottesville.org\/blog\/best-hikes-in-the-charlottesville-area\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80\" class=\"wp-image-80 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2022\/10\/Rivanna-River-Trail-2.jpg-copy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2022\/10\/Rivanna-River-Trail-2.jpg-copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2022\/10\/Rivanna-River-Trail-2.jpg-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2022\/10\/Rivanna-River-Trail-2.jpg-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2022\/10\/Rivanna-River-Trail-2.jpg-copy-624x468.jpg 624w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vav\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2022\/10\/Rivanna-River-Trail-2.jpg-copy.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-80\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rivianna Trail from visitcharlottesville.org<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Top 10 Hiking Tips for Beginners<\/h3>\n<p>From HipCamp, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hipcamp.com\/journal\/camping\/top-10-hiking-tips-for-beginners\">their website<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan ahead, and check the weather.<\/li>\n<li>Stay prepared by bringing the essentials.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure you have the proper amount of food and water.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the right shoe\/sock combo.<\/li>\n<li>Pack your phone, and make sure it&#8217;s charged.<\/li>\n<li>Always carry a source of light.<\/li>\n<li>Read up on basic first-aid.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a friend (or friends!) along.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to pace yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where to Hike in the Charlottesville Area<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcharlottesville.org\/blog\/best-hikes-in-the-charlottesville-area\/\">Best Hikes in Charlottesville Area<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; a helpful list of local trails<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/us\/virginia\/charlottesville\">All Trails Charlottesville, VA<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Website with details about trails<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hikingproject.com\/directory\/8010686\/central-va\">The Hiking Project Central VA<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; Website with maps and details about trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>An Easy Trail to Get Started<\/h3>\n<p>Rivanna Trails <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/virginia\/rivanna-river-trail\">https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/virginia\/rivanna-river-trail<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Rivanna Trails are great for hiking near the city. The 20+ mile loop trail system is primarily crushed gravel or dirt single-track, but the two-mile section from Riverview Park is paved and ADA accessible. Most of the system is within Charlottesville&#8217;s city limits and sections range from 0.5 miles to 2.5 miles, with varying difficulty. You&#8217;ll find the best parking options at Fontaine Research Park, Quarry Park, and Riverview Park. (from visitcharlottesville.org)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to get outdoors and go hiking, below are some resources to get you started. Top 10 Hiking Tips for Beginners From HipCamp, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hipcamp.com\/journal\/camping\/top-10-hiking-tips-for-beginners\">their website<\/a> for more details. Plan ahead, and check the weather. Stay prepared by bringing the essentials. 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