Fall Foliage Driving Tour

Bedford County

Recommended route:

From Rt. 460 in Bedford, take Rt. 122 South to Moneta to begin the tour. Roundtrip from Moneta, this scenic tour covers approximately 35 miles.

  • In Moneta on Route 122, travel east on Rt. 608 about 10 miles to the Bourassa State Forest.
  • Travel back to White House intersection on Rt. 608 and turn south on Rt. 626.
    Go about 2.1 miles to Smith Mountain Lake State Park entrance.
  • Continue another 3 miles on Rt. 626.
  • Side routes: From Moneta, travel south on Rt. 122 about 4 miles to Halesford Bridge.
    Cross the lake for food and gifts.
  • From Moneta, travel north on Rt. 122 about 15 miles to visit the Visitors’ Center and D-Day Memorial in Bedford.

Last modified: Monday, 19-Oct-2009 16:05:47 EDT

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