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Johnson Farm Guided Exploration (Peaks of Otter - Milepost 86)
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.445607, -79.609958
Park at the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center (85919 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA 24523) at milepost 86. Take the loop trail, approximately two miles long, which follows a section of the Harkening Hill loop trail. Beginning at the north end of the visitor center parking area, the trail leads 1.1 miles to the Johnson Farm.
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The Johnson Farm is typically open Thursday-Monday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, weather dependent. You can stop in at the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center to confirm. Allow two to three hours for a leisurely visit.
Description
Step back in time to the 1920s and 1930s when you visit the Johnson Farm at milepost 86 in the Peaks of Otter area. You can join an optional tour of farmhouse with park staff upon your arrival to the farm. The farm grounds are open for self-guiding no matter when you visit.
The Johnson Farm represents three generations starting in 1852. The farmhouse was refurbished in the 1970s to its appearance in the 20s and 30s. The farm represents the community in Peaks of Otter before the Blue Ridge Parkway Road.
The farm is only accessible by hiking a little over 1 mile from the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center at milepost 85.6. Comfortable hiking shoes, water and sunscreen is strongly recommended. The Johnson Farm buildings are subject to close due to weather.
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