Hiking (Day Hikes)
Corner of Echols
Corner of Echols Dorm (or where you want to be dropped off)
Saunders-Monticello Trail, Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Hey everyone! Join us for a local afternoon hike along the Saunders-Monticello, Jason Stevens, and Hartman Trail Loop (2.6mi). It’s a great local spot to stretch your legs, get outside, and catch some fresh air without leaving Charlottesville for too long.
🚗 Transportation & Logistics
Meet-up: 3:00 PM at Echols Dorm to coordinate carpools.
Return: We’ll carpool back to Echols after finishing the trail
Spots: I can drive and take 4 passengers. If additional drivers step up, we can open up more spots for the group! Please let me know in your RSVP if you’re able to drive and how many passengers you can hold.
🎒 What to Bring
-Good walking shoes or hiking boots
-Water bottle
-Snacks
📍 Trail Details
The trail signage marks this route as “advanced” and Alltrails categorizes this route as “Moderate”. Participants should be comfortable doing a 2-3 mile hike with some elevation gain. Check out the route details beforehand on AllTrails.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/virginia/saunders-monticello-jason-stevens-and-hartman-trail-loop