![]() ![]() The Blue Ridge Trail and the Skyline Trail offer spectacular views of the Blue Ridge and the Appalachian Mountains. ![]() The Buck Hill Trail offers a hike much like hiking the Appalachian Trail. The Cedar Creek Trail goes under the Natural Bridge to the Saltpeter Cave, Lost River and Lace Falls. More than 10 miles of hiking trails wind through the park's gorge, meadows and forests. 11 and follow signs to the park.ĭrive Time: Northern Virginia, three and a half hours Richmond, two hours Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, four hours Roanoke, 30 minutes. to dusk year-round (Closed Christmas Day) Locationįrom I-81, take exit 175 or 180A to U.S. year-round (Closed Christmas Day) Cedar Creek Contact Station and Trail Store: 8:00 a.m. Virginia Department of Transportation study of Rt. Please be aware that although they are nearby, the Natural Bridge Hotel and Conference Center, the Caverns at Natural Bridge, and Chaos Brewing are not affiliated with the state park and are privately owned. Please note that visiting the Natural Bridge is an outdoor experience requiring appropriate footwear, physical exertion and hydration while enjoying the trail. Accommodations for those with accessibility needs can be made upon request at the park's Visitor Center or by calling (540) 291-1326. Strollers are not recommended because of the amount of stairs. If you arrive before the visitor center opens, follow the trail signs for Cedar Creek trail to purchase admission at the Trail Store.Īccessing Cedar Creek Trail requires navigating a stairway with 137 steps. ![]() Start at the Visitor Center, where you will find exhibits and a gift shop. The park is more than just the Bridge lush forests and rolling meadows showcase the area's karst terrain, and vistas of surrounding mountains and the James River valley, compete with the Bridge itself. Access these via 10 miles of hiking trails, including Cedar Creek Trail, which leads from the park's Visitor Center under the bridge to Lace Falls with its 50-foot cascade. At the center of the park, the 200-foot tall Natural Bridge sits in a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. sunscreen) and brink PLENTY of Cold Drinks (and cold snacks like cold fruit to help hydrate - watch for how your kids, the elderly, and pets handle the heat.there are shady areas to rest out of the sun).The 37th state park was dedicated on September 24, 2016, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1988. Know before you go, what is and isn't available.ĭon't forget to wear comfy walking shoes. I saw signs for a pool and some snack bars and other events/activities, but DO CHECK THEIR WEBSITE before going. Child-Friendly (though not necessarily low budget.so pack food & drinks & pee before you go), wheelchair & stroller-friendly.some hills but not killer. The grounds are free to enter (at least they are from the side lot, but activities cost). I did see signs for accessible bathrooms. rather, pack a large lunch in a cooler with plenty of drinks). Plenty of FREE (including ample wheelchair accessible) Parking, plenty of local restaurants to grab a healthy & tasty lunch (sorry - no 'Fast Food' in this town. So many families out and about, walking their dogs, or cycling & jogging by. It is still open today with limited activities Today was a Picture-Perfect Day to enjoy hours at several local attractions along MacArthur Blvd in Glen Echo, MD (near the beautiful C&O Canal and Potomac River, close to Great Falls in Potomac, MD).Īfter enjoying a tasty lunch at the 'Irish Inn at Glen Echo', I decided to stop by the Famed "Glen Echo Park", a Historical Amusement Park from its haydays from back in the early 20's through late 40's & Beyond. PLEASE enjoy and like my many photos, and mark them as "helpful"- if that was the case (I hope so). Then, one morning, I happened into thie Wheton Regional Park- more commercialized activities but there is the secret hidden tranquil Pine Lake, which for me was nice and scenis and pleasant to me, that I imagined that I had reached it after hiking two hours in the mountains of Colorado. when I came out for my daily 0530am power walk, and expected to wander around streets and neighborhoods and shopping centers, but found an entrance into the woods and was entranced and thrilled to find all the paths in the lush shaded green park of Sligo Creek. * Frequented by other walkers- many pushing baby carriages * More commercialized than Sligo Creek Park * Signage for directions on the trails not the clearest * Many numerous activities for younger ages- mini train, baseball, ice skating ![]() * Access from many points and neighborhoods * Walking paths all totally very shaded by dense tall trees * Fantastic hidden and tranquil Pine Lake- I saw someone actually fishing!! * Beautiful green oasis in urban/suburban areas ![]()
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