Troutville: Trails, Wine and History

Troutville can be planned around several clearly distinct reasons to visit: hiking trails, the Appalachian Trail on the southern edge of town, cyclists on the TransAmerican Trail, Troutville Trail Days, winemaking and local history. These themes do not call for a single type of trip. If you’re looking for a hotel in Troutville, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on: a weekend around Trail Days, a hiking trip or a stay focused on wine are different starting points for your plans.

Trails and getting oriented

Greenfield Recreation Park has three different trails. The Appalachian Trail is distinct from these: it runs along the southern edge of Troutville. For planning purposes, these are two different geographic references—the several trails in the park and the Appalachian Trail’s route along the edge of town. So if hiking is important to your trip, you can first decide which of these will shape your stay.

Woodpecker Ridge Nature Center has been removed from the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail (VBWT). If you use the VBWT as a reference for planning, no longer consider the Nature Center part of that route. Please check older VBWT listings for the Nature Center directly before your visit.

Trail Days and when to visit

Troutville Trail Days is held each year in June as a weekend event; the exact dates may vary. This lets you plan around the event without relying on a specific calendar date.

Cycling trips and practical information

Cyclists traveling on the TransAmerican Trail (Route 76) can stay overnight at Troutville Town Park; hikers can camp there for free. The information applies to different groups of visitors, even though both are referring to the same park. Confirm local camping regulations before you arrive. The Town Park also has large restroom facilities. The Troutville Fire Department offers hikers free showers and laundry facilities; check before your trip whether these services are currently available.

Wine and local history

Stoney Brook is a working vineyard and winery. Stoney Brook turns its grapes into red, white and rosé wines. This makes winemaking a distinct reason to visit alongside the hiking and cycling options. If you’re interested in wine, you can take this into account when deciding to visit Troutville, rather than viewing the town solely through its trails or cycling routes.

In the 1890s, Troutville was a major shipping center. This former role adds a historical perspective to the town’s trails, Trail Days and winemaking. It offers a different question to consider when planning a trip than choosing between hiking and cycling: you can also explore Troutville through its former importance as a shipping center.

For the broader travel overview: Botetourt.