Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
Standing prominently within the Ridge and Valley province of southwest Virginia, Redrock Mountain supports several rare natural features on its 637 ruggedly scenic acres. The 4400-foot mountain comprises two rare natural community types: a mountain/piedmont basic woodland on its more exposed mafic slopes, and a rich cove/slope forest in its moist and fertile hollows. Five rare plant species take residence upon these steep slopes. As one ascends, spring blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna) is encountered in great numbers in the springtime along streamsides and in moist openings. Fringed scorpion-weed (Phacelia fimbriata) is abundant in the well-lit understory. Carey saxifrage (Saxifraga careyana) clings to rock outcroppings as one approaches the summit.
VISITATION:
This recently acquired preserve has no public access facilities.
CONTACT:
Claiborne Woodall, Southwest Regional Supervisor and Natural Areas Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Abingdon, VA
(276) 676-5673.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
