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The Ragged Mountain Natural Area
The Ragged Mountain Natural Area (RMNA) is a beautiful 980-acre park located two miles south of the Charlottesville city limits. With its mature forest and rugged topography, RMNA offers near wilderness hiking within minutes of town.
Wilderness in Our Own Backyard
Open during daylight hours year round, this park offers seven miles of hiking trails that circle two lakes and pass through spectacular wildlife habitat.
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Download a trail map with trail information.
Smithsonian study confirms exceptional wildlife habitat
Birds of the Ragged Mountain Natural Area
A Fascinating History
The region known as the Ragged Mountains is a largely undeveloped area rich in history and mystique. Read on to discover some of the fascinating details of its past.
Building of Mayo's Dam: Holsinger Photos: 1908
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Photo by Victoria Dye: November walk at Ragged Mountain Natural Area