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The Trails at Mill Place

4.5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running trail in Verona, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
0.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from The Trails at Mill Place's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Paved0.5 miDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with a paved trail, picnic pavilions, a pond, and fishing opportunities.

What runners say about The Trails at Mill Place

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (70 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Nice trail, quiet and peaceful, and no bikes!”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Aside from several people ignoring the leash law with their dogs it is a very nice place to walk, fish, relax.”

Aside from several people ignoring the leash law with their dogs it is a very nice place to walk, fish, relax. There are at least 5 different individuals that walk the path on the weekends with NO regard for the 'must be on leash' or VA leash laws.

★★★★★ — Aj , May 2019

Pretty area right in Verona with walking trails, a pond and a pavilion. Great spot for photos!

★★★★★ — Molly , May 2025

It’s a very wide open trail. The trail is paved which makes it nice for walking with kids. It’s a little less than a mile also so it’s not too bad for young kids. It also has benches all along the way. It seems like nobody really knows about it so it’s great.

★★★★★ — Ethan , Mar 2020

Nice walking trail, good parking, wildlife and fishing. Trails have some elevation change to get your heart going, but not a challenge. Leashed pet friendly, bags at picnic pavilion. No whees or motors, except ADA on trail. Fishing is catch and release with VA license.

★★★★☆ — Kirk , Nov 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 70 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 14 mentions

“Aside from several people ignoring the leash law with their dogs it is a very nice place to walk, fish, relax.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 7 mentions

“Great place for someone in a wheelchair because there's a wide paved path that is not terribly steep with lots of big oaks and a pond with young willows and cattails.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Nice trail, quiet and peaceful, and no bikes!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Hard to find as there are no signs from any of the roads leading to the parking lot.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Great place for someone in a wheelchair because there's a wide paved path that is not terribly steep with lots of big oaks and a pond with young willows and cattails.”

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Plan your run at The Trails at Mill Place

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Distance0.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteco.augusta.va.us

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find The Trails at Mill Place

68 Centerview Dr, Verona, VA 24482

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.