Ragged Mountain Natural Area 
1730 Reservoir Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-970-3589
http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/parks-recreation/parks-trails/city-parks/ragged-mountain
Park: Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
The Ragged Mountain Natural Area near Charlottesville, Virginia, is a beautiful 980-acre forest of mature oak, hickory, poplar, pine, and maple trees with two lakes and more than four miles of shoreline. Seven miles of trail lead through majestic forest, along rugged terrain, and through areas rich with wildlife and offer a unique opportunity for wilderness hiking within minutes of town.