Schuyler - Rockfish
Distance: 49 miles
Climbing: 70 feet per mile
Description: From the Crossroads Store, this modestly hilly ride heads south to Alberene then into eastern Nelson County to the Rockfish area. The next stretch is an out-and-back along 5 miles of the Rockfish River on one of the flattest stretches of road in the area, followed by a climb up to the village of Schuyler before finishing with 15 miles of rolling terrain back to the starting point. Don't miss the Walton's Mountain Museum in Schuyler.
Stores: Mile 0 (Crossroads); mile 33 (Schuyler)
Alerts:
1. There are two 2-mile stretches (at Mile 14.4 and Mile 35.6) on Route 6; traffic is fast but quite sparse and the road is broad with excellent pavement.
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Starting Point:
Crossroads Store
4916 Plank Rd
North Garden, VA 22959
GPS: 37.956594, -78.658049
From Charlottesville, take US 29 south approximately 9 miles beyond I-64 to Route 692 (Plank Road). Turn left on Route 692, then immediately left into the Crossroads Store parking lot. Park on the back (east) side of the complex.
