Gems of Rockbridge Geocaching Trail

What is GEOCACHING?

Geocaching is a global high-tech treasure-hunt.  Participants use a combination of online clues and GPS coordinates to find “caches” hidden in unique and interesting places that they might not have discovered on their own. This is a wonderful way for families to learn and explore a new area together!  Currently, there are over 1 million participants and over 1 million caches hidden in over 100 countries.

For more information about geocaching, please visit www.geocaching.com.

What is the Geocaching Trail?

The Gems of Rockbridge Geocaching Trail consists of 10 caches that were strategically placed to highlight the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the gateway communities along the Blue Ridge Parkway:

Vesuvius - the northern gateway (Route 56)
Buena Vista & Lexington - the middle gateway (Route 60)
Glasgow & Natural Bridge - the southern gateway (Route 501)

Participants who complete the trail will receive a commemorative coin featuring the Gems of Rockbridge Geocaching Trail on one side and the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway on the other side.  Commemorative coins are available as of 4/24/2012.

Learn more about the Geocaching Trail by watching this short news clip.

Geocaching Trail Information

Download a copy of the trail passport or pick up a copy at either the Lexington or Buena Vista Visitor Center.  Once the passport is complete, bring it back to either the Lexington or Buena Vista Visitor Center to redeem it for your commemorative coin.  The completed passport can also be mailed to: Rockbridge Area Tourism, 106 E. Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450.  Commemorative coins are available as of 4/24/2012. 

Two travel bug hotels have also been added to complement the trail.  Pick up a travel bug (or trackable coin) at either hotel, and help them reach their destination by moving them to another cache.  Trackable coins are also available for sale at both the Lexington and Buena Vista Visitor Centers for $10. Trackable coins are available as of 4/24/2012.

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If you have any questions or would like more information about Lexington & the Rockbridge area, please contact the Tourism Office at 540-463-3777 or 877-453-9822, email us, or use our Online Request Form.