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DCR - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
NATURAL HERITAGE
Naked Mountain Natural Area Preserve
Naked Mountain Natural Area Preserve

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Shooting-stars (Dodecatheon meadia), uncommon east of the Blue Ridge, alerted the landowners to unusual conditions on their property, which soon led to its dedication as a state natural area preserve. (Photo: © Kenneth Lawless)
      

Low-elevation basic outcrop barrens, as found on Naked Mountain, are a globally rare community type. (Photo: Irvine Wilson / © DCR Natural Heritage.)

Locality
Nelson
Owner
Private
Preserve Size
278 acres
Access
Closed to the Public
CONTACT INFO
For additional information contact:

Ryan Klopf, Mountain Region Steward, (540) 265-5234.