Chessie Nature Trail

The Chessie Nature Trail is a seven-mile, year-round, public access walking trail between Lexington and Buena Vista – located along the former Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad right-of-way. The entire trail is relatively flat and relaxing and you’ll often see other hikers given its popularity. You’ll also see VMI and W&L students on the trail, as part of their fitness routines. (tip: its a great hike for mixed group with varying skill levels – hike as far as you like, then turn back) (tip: we prefer the 5-mile hike – start hiking from the start in Lexington and go to the 2.5 mile marker / just near the patch of Bamboo trees as the turn-around point). For More Information click here https://www.vmi.edu/about/our-location/chessie-trail/about-the-trail/ (27-minute drive from OBS)