Name: Saunders-Monticello Trail
Rating: 4.0

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Family Friendly Wide, gravel path that's accessible to strollers. Some nice views and shade along the way. Plaques indicating tree species.

Need to Know

Accessible year-round. No dogs. Parking can be limited. Monticello day pass is $23-30/adult, depending on the time of year and online vs. in person; $10/children (5-11), year-round.

Description

This out-and-back trail climbs gradually along a gravel path and boardwalk section to the Monticello Visitor Center. Locals and visitors alike are drawn to this trail for its good condition, scenic viewpoints, and overall peaceful setting.

Flora & Fauna

Cherry trees, dogwoods, redbuds, maple, oak, ash.

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Zander Göpfert with improvements by Ben Gerlach

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 4 votes

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in Kemper Park

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#1

in Kemper Park

#310

in Virginia

#11,939

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Apr 20, 2023

Damian Nickerson

Oct 4, 2020

Juan Acosta

Dec 6, 2019

Andy Booth

Parking spots are limited. Great bathrooms at visitors center at 2.2 mile mark. Nice path, but no dogs. 4.4mi — 1h 30m

Jun 11, 2019

Ben Gerlach

Nice and easy trail that'll take you to Thomas Jefferson's Beautiful lMonticello. this trail is mostly a graveled path, however there are several d… 6.5mi — 2h 00m

Apr 16, 2019

Lauren Bykowski

Jul 14, 2018

Kristy Caltabiano