The Grelen Trails were founded in 2015 to celebrate and preserve our beautiful 1,000 acres in the Virginia Foothills. Grelen and James Madison's Montpelier collaborated with The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) to create a connector trail (now designated a Virginia Treasure) to provide access to both properties. There are options for all ages and skills ... take a walk up to a gorgeous vista overlooking Grelen Nursery or go for a long run/hike through the nursery, meadows, and old-growth forest. Including Montpelier's system, there are over 15 miles of hiking trails to explore. Both Trail Systems are FREE and open to the public during business hours.
Please Note...When Grelen Closed, our Trails are Closed!
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Walkers & Hikers must be off the Grelen Trails System by 4 pm.
Please be respectful of our employees and return to your cars on time so they can close the shop and lock the gate.
Please be respectful of our employees and return to your cars on time so they can close the shop and lock the gate.
TRAIL PHOTOS:
GRELEN NURSERY IS PRIVATE PROPERTY ... PLEASE NO TRESPASSING WHEN CLOSED!
Begin your journey by locating The Market at Grelen's trail kiosk which can be found in close proximity to our living LOVE sign. Visit the The Market's front desk for trail tips and answers to any questions you may have.
** THE DUNCAN TRAIL OPENS JULY 15, 2022. JOINS US FOR THE GRAND OPENING & RIBBON-CUTTING! **
CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS ...
CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS ...
Ask the Café to pack your lunch to-go, and enjoy it at one of the many picnic tables scattered throughout the Grelen Trails!
No Outside Food & Beverage is Permitted anywhere on the Grelen Property. Adhering to this policy and supporting Grelen's Casual Cafe allow us to continue to maintain & provide public access to The Grelen Trails for FREE. Please note that due to crowds, we cannot accept call-ahead cafe pre-orders.
No Outside Food & Beverage is Permitted anywhere on the Grelen Property. Adhering to this policy and supporting Grelen's Casual Cafe allow us to continue to maintain & provide public access to The Grelen Trails for FREE. Please note that due to crowds, we cannot accept call-ahead cafe pre-orders.
Learn more about the various trees and plants along Grelen's trails by scanning the plant QR codes marked along the paths. It's free, and a fun way to interact while on the trail!
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Dogs must remain leashed at all times, and please pick up & dispose of any waste. Thank you!
Dogs are allowed everywhere on The Market at Grelen property & The Grelen Trails, except for inside the Shop due to cafe regulations. A Grelen team member would be member happy to fetch a water bowl -- just ask!
Dogs are allowed everywhere on The Market at Grelen property & The Grelen Trails, except for inside the Shop due to cafe regulations. A Grelen team member would be member happy to fetch a water bowl -- just ask!
Grelen Trails; A Virginia Treasure
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On April 19, 2016, the connector trail linking Grelen to James Madison's Montpelier was officially designated as a “Virginia Treasure” by the Office of the Governor for being an outstanding recreational asset open to the public in the Commonwealth. Virginia First Lady, Dorothy McAuliffe, and Department of Natural Resources Secretary, Molly Ward, presented the award and then walked the trail with representatives from Grelen, Montpelier & PEC.
The Virginia Treasures initiative focuses on quality rather than just quantity. The program stresses safeguarding significant sites and assets rather than just the numbers. The idea is to preserve, protect and highlight Virginia’s most important ecological, cultural, scenic and recreational assets as well as its special lands.
Co-owners Dan & Leslie Gregg and Zeke Galvin are honored and humbled by this designation and will continue to support the efforts of Orange County, the State of Virginia and PEC to celebrate and preserve land.
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Trail Partners
We'd like to thank our community partners PEC and James Madison's Montpelier who have helped to make this dream a reality. It truly takes a village, and we feel so lucky to have such wonderful neighbors!
