I got invited by a friend who is a member to come along on a trip to Sherando Lake, and now I'm thinking I should join. (I was trying to rationalize not joining a million of the intriguing clubs, as time and money is limited — but who can successfully rationalize not having fun??)
Sherando Lake is about 45 minutes west of Cville, that same gorgeous drive on I-64 with sweeping landscape views and pull-offs designed to give drivers a safe chance to gawk.
The lake is ringed with picnic tables. This past Saturday was quiet: just a few small groups of hikers and a couple of families were wandering in the woods. I can't wait to go back in the spring with a cooler stuffed with drinks and yummy food and hang out.
The lake even has a slim strip of beach. I can only imagine it in the summer, filled with laughter and kids running around.
The trail was a little tricky to navigate — and see — as leaves covered the path and hid the many rocks.
One of my favorite sculptors: Mother Nature.
If you follow one of the shortest trails up, you reach an overlook. And this view. I can only imagine how stunning it was two weeks ago, in the height of autumn.
Fall may be fading, but apparently it's just the beginning of trout season! I love the idea of fishing for my supper. Now if I can just find someone to show me how ...
Directions to Sherando Lake
From Cville head west of I-64. Take exit 96 south on state route 624. (If you hit I-81, you've gone too far.)
Stay on 624 as it turns into state route 664.
Keep your eyes peeled for a big National Park sign on your right for Sherando Lake. It'll be about 9 or so miles after you leave I-64.
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