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2759 State Park RoadAppomattox, VA 24522
Latitude: 37.395945
Longitude: -78.640327
The park has several miles of trails within the park plus the 12 mile Carter Taylor Trail that takes users by pine plantations in the surrounding state forest. While Carter Taylor is multi use, all other trails are for hiking only.
Carter Taylor Trail
The Carter Taylor Trail is a 12 mile, moderate difficulty, loop trail through the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest with about one-half mile of the trail passing through the state park. This popular trail takes hikers, bikers and horseback riders through a pleasant mix of scenery including a variety of forest and rolling fields. Portions of these woodlands were the route of General Lee’s retreat during the final days of the Civil War. Hunting is permitted in the State Forest so visitors are advised to take precautions during the season.
Blaze Color: Red
- Length: 12
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Natural
Dogwood Ridge Trail
The Dogwood Ridge Trail is a 0.7 mile, moderate loop that starts and ends at the trail head just northwest of the day use area. The trail is a liesurely walk through a hardwood forest of hickory, yellow poplar, red oak, beech and pine trees near the picnic area. This trail has a few more inclines to climb than others in the park but is still quite manageable.
Blaze Color: Yellow
- Length: 0.7
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Earth
Lakeshore Nature Trail
The Lakeshore Nature Trail is a 6.3 mile, difficult hiking trail, that encircles most of Holliday Lake. This beautiful trail closely follows the lakeshore for most of its route. Accessible from the Saunders Creek Trail, the day use area and from the Northridge Trail, this trail passes through a loblolly pine plantation, hardwood forest, a variety of wetlands and past the Holliday Lake 4-H Educational Center. A series of wooden walks, stairways, and observation blinds add interest while easing navigation around some of the trails obstacles. To return to the trail head, hikers must pass through the 4-H Center.
Blaze Color: Blue
- Length: 6.3
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Surface: Earth, Boardwalks
Northridge Trail
The Northridge Trail is a .38 mile easy hiking trail that connects the picnic area, from near the restrooms, to the Lakeshore Trail. The trail winds through the woods, following the high ground with minimal changes in elevation.
Blaze Color: White
- Length: 0.38
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Saunders Creek Trail
The Saunders Creek Trail is a .1 mile moderate difficulty trail that connects the campground to the day use area and the Lakeshore Trail. The trail passes through a wooded area and provides a quick access to the lake and beach area.
Blaze Color: Orange
- Length: 0.1
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth, Boardwalks