Description
Sunnyside Preserve
Sunnyside Preserve is a 12-acre parcel of land owned by Rockbridge Conservation just outside of Lexington. The Bartenstein family gave the land to Rockbridge Conservation after placing it in a Virginia Outdoors Foundation conservation easement.
Mown paths through a meadow and pedestrian trails through the wooded areas are open to the public for recreational purposes. There are beautiful views of the surrounding mountains from the meadow and shady trails through woodlands along a creek.
Because of its proximity to Kendal and its use by residents, Kendal at Lexington staff and Kendal residents help to maintain the Sunnyside Preserve property, including mowing, signage, and bridge repair. The three bridges that cross the creek provide Kendal residents with access to the Preserve.
Rules of the trail:
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The public is welcome to use the Sunnyside Preserve property for recreational purposes.
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Rockbridge Conservation trails are open dawn to dusk.
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Dogs must be on leash, and owners are requested to clean up pet waste.
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No unauthorized motorized vehicles allowed.
Rockbridge Conservation’s Trails and Land Stewardship Committee meets on the third Monday of odd months to discuss maintenance needs and improvements. Rockbridge Conservation members and others interested in Sunnyside Preserve or the Uncas Trail are invited to attend. Contact Chris Wise at jwise@wlu.edu for more information.
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Frequently asked questions
Below are a few FAQs about this project. Click the plus sign to see the answers.
Strategy meetings are held on the third Monday of odd months and work days are scheduled close to the third Monday of even months (around the weather). Meetings are announced in the Eco-Calendar:
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We’d love to have you join us to work on maintaining our two trails and other land stewardship opportunities! To get involved with our committee, please contact our project lead, Chris Wise.
Or just come to our next meeting! (see the FAQ on meeting date/time)
Please reach out to Chris Wise to learn more about getting involved with the Sunnyside Trail and Preserve
No! Everyone is welcome, but we do encourage all of our volunteers to become members. Committee leaders must be members of Rockbridge Conservation.