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The beauty of Greene County invites you to participate in a outdoor activities from horseback riding to golfing, biking to hiking, and just about anything else you can imagine doing against the picturesque background of this lovely mountain setting. Browse through the many outdoor offerings of the county:
Greene Hills Club
This is a scenic and private 18-hole golf club with a golf shop, driving range, putting green, restaurant, pool and tennis courts. Golfing is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.
3858 Dundee Road, Stanardsville
434-985-7328
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The Highlands Golf Park & Pirate Pete's Mini Golf
This Top 100 Golf Range includes a 300+ yard driving range and a fun 18 hole miniature golf course. The Highlands is fully lighted and has both grass & mat tees, sheltered and heated stations, sand bunkers, pitching and chipping areas and a practice putting green. Rental clubs are available. Male and female professionals are on hand for private or group lessons. The Highlands is located on Route 29 South in Ruckersville.
10421 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville
434-985-2765
info@highlandsgolfpark.com
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 For specific biking directions and maps, please visit the Greene County Visitor’s Center.
Antique-Artisan Trail
(11.8, Easy)
This trail takes you through Stanardsville, the seat of Greene County, to visit wonderfully historic buildings and some of the finest antique stores and artisan studios in the County.
South River Loop
(8.2 miles, Easy to Moderate)
This is one of the most scenic rides in Greene County, providing sweeping pasture and mountain views and a look at one of the best trout waterways in the County, South River.
Bacon Hollow Trail
(12.4 miles, Hard to Extreme)
This bike trail can be one of the toughest challenges in the County. However, the trail also features two of the most picturesque Appalachian sites anywhere: the Blue Ridge School, which is home to two beautiful stone-built National Historic Sites, Gibson Chapel and Martha Bagby Battle House (see p. 3) and Stone Mountain Vineyards (see p. 7).
 The Rapidan Wildlife Management Area contains portions of the
Conway River and its major tributary, Devils Ditch. The stream contains brook trout in the upper reaches with wild brown trout scattered through the lower portions. Access to the Conway River is north of Stanardsville and can be reached by Route 615 from Graves Mill. For more detailed information about Greene County fishing locations, see www.fishingworks.com/lakes/virginia/greene. The South River (located on private property) is one of the best trout waterways in the County and is located north of Stanardsville following South River Road, Rt. 637.
 Greene County Parks & Recreation
Greene offers a variety of year-round indoor and outdoor activities in the County. The Greene County Community Park has 67 acres of walking trails, a picnic shelter, a playground, soccer fields, a Frisbee golf course and more. Contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 434-985-5226 or www.gcva.us/dpts/rec.
 Rapidan Wildlife Preserve
The Rapidan Wildlife Management Area is a popular place for wildlife and fish-related activities. While hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing are the primary uses of the area, hiking, camping and nature photography are also quite popular. Primitive camping (no developed sites or facilities) is permitted anywhere in the management area, subject to wildlife management area rules. For more information, see http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/detail.asp?pid=29.
  Shenandoah National Park
Greene County is the gateway to the Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive, which crosses a beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Shenandoah National Park is accessible by Rt. 33 as well as by Skyline Drive. The Park offers many opportunities for camping, hiking, cycling, biking, fishing, bird watching, foraging and casual strolls. The Shenandoah River flows through the valley to the west, with Massanutten Mountain, 40 miles long, standing between the river's north and south forks. Rolling Piedmont country lies to the east of the park. The park holds more than 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Trails may follow a ridge crest, lead to mountain summits with panoramic views, or pass through waterfalls in deep canyons.
www.nps.gov/shen
 Skyline Drive
This 105-mile road winds along the crest of the mountains through the length of the Shenandoah National Park and provides priceless views of the luxurious rolling landscape to the east and the west. Driving on Skyline Drive is a particular treat in the fall when the leaves all along the road and through the valleys change to a canvas of bright and sensational colors. For more information and a map of the Drive visit www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/driving-skyline-drive.htm.
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