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Travel Virginia: Glen Alton

Road trips from Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford, Virginia

By Jenny Sites January 21, 2021

Glen Alton in the National Forest (Giles County) was a 300 acre working farm until the 1980s.  The property includes an old farmhouse, outbuilds and a caretaker's cottage. Past the cottage is a walking trail with flowers, birdhouses and a trip past the wetlands. The wide open spaces provide ample space to explore and nature watch.  There are trails, a river for fishing and campgrounds nearby.


Glen Alton is about a 3.5 hour drive from the Fredericksburg Area.

Map from Glen Alton Farm, 110 Southpark Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060 to Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj