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Fossil Hike

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Discovery Center

When

July 22, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

How about going for a hike to look for fossils? From the tiniest of shark teeth to a whopping whale skeleton, the fossils of Horsehead Cliffs show that life was once very different at Westmoreland.

This ranger guided hike will take you 0.6 miles to Fossil Beach. Bring water, hat and sunscreen, and hiking shoes. It is recommended to bring a sifter or strainer to help you beach comb and find fossils!

Meet at Big Meadow Trailhead.

Cliffs of Westmoreland State Park with foliage learning over cliff. Blue sky peaks between a lightly cloudy sky

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov