Natural Bridge State Park Hike - Natural Bridge, VA
Kim and I did the Mountain Momma bike ride in Monterray, VA and then headed to Lynchburg on Sunday. The drive is beautiful and we have seen signs for the Natural Bridge several times but never had time to stop. We saw a sign that said the Natural Bridge was only 6 miles away, so off we went.
It's a Virginia State Park and they charged $9 per person to enter the park. It's worth it to see the bridge and support our State Park System.
We hop you enjoy the short video from our experience at the Natural Bridge State Park.
Natural Bridge Park Details:
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. The 215-foot tall Natural Bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. The park is more than just the bridge; beautiful forests and rolling meadows showcase the area's karst terrain, and vistas of surrounding mountains and the James River valley display nature's splendor. Access these via 7 miles of hiking trails, including Cedar Creek Trail, which leads from the park's Visitor Center under the bridge to the Monacan Indian Village and Lace Falls with its 30-foot cascade. Seasonal living history programs connect you to the past and cover how people once used the area's resources for survival and inspiration. Start at the visitor center, where you will find exhibits and a gift shop.
-Accommodations for those with accessibility needs can be made upon request at the park's Visitor Center.
-Cedar Creek Trail to the Natural Bridge and the Monacan Village is a moderate-rated trail.
-Strollers are not recommended because of the descent into the glen to the Natural Bridge.
-It is an outdoor experience requiring appropriate footwear, physical exertion, and hydration while enjoying the trail.
-Restrooms are available at the beginning of the trail, located in the park's visitor center and the Trail Store at the Cedar Creek Pavilion.
Location:
From I-81, take exit 175 or 180A to U.S. 11 and follow signs to the park.
Drive Time: Northern Virginia, three and a half hours; Richmond, two hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, four hours; Roanoke, 30 minutes.
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