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Directions:
Signs for the Terrapin and Rattlesnake Trailhead Parking Lots are posted along State Route 130. Traveling west from Lynchburg, follow State Route 130 toward the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just after crossing through the Blue Ridge Parkway underpass, ahead to the right is Forest Development Road (FDR) 319. Turn right onto FDR 319 to the Terrapin Trailhead parking lot. The Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot is another 3/4 miles west on State Route 130, then right onto FDR 564.
Traveling from Buena Vista, follow U.S. Highway 501 south. Continue on U.S. 501 to the intersection with State Route 130 at the Snowden power plant on the James River. Continue on State Route 130 another mile to the junction of FDR 564 on your left. Turn left onto FDR 564 to the Rattlesnake Trailhead parking lot. Another 3/4 miles east on State Route 130, turn left onto FDR 319 to the Terrapin Trailhead parking lot.
Traveling from I-81, take exit 175 or 180 to Natural Bridge. Once at Natural Bridge turn onto VA 130. Follow 130 through Natural Bridge Station and Glasgow. When the road forks bear right onto VA 130/501. Continue on 130/501 for 8 miles and turn left onto FDR 564 to the Rattlesnake trailhead parking lot.
