First Day Hikes at Sky Meadows

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Backcountry Trailhead

When

Jan. 1, 2022. 5:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

While the American tradition of celebrating the New Year occurs at midnight on New Year's Eve, other cultures celebrate by enjoying the sunrise on New Year's Day. As part of the continuing American experience of sharing our vast cultural traditions, we will open our main gates (on Edmonds Lane) at 5:30 a.m. Enjoy your own hike from the Backcountry Trailhead to view the sunrise at one of the overlooks on the Piedmont Overlook Trail, South Ridge Trail or the Ambassador Whitehouse Trail.

At 10 a.m. join a ranger at the Backcountry Trailhead for a guided hike along Boston Mill Road and Snowden Trails. Discover diverse trees along our pastures, woodlands and riparian buffers. Explore the methods of tree identification and aging these wooden wonders. Dress in layers, wear comfortable shoes and bring water for the hike.

Approximate length of each hike is 2 miles. Picnic Area, Lost Mountain and Turner Pond areas will open at 8 a.m. Leashed pets are welcomed.

A beautiful sunrise over Sky Meadows

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov