Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

First Day Hikes - Lovers' Leap Hike

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Visitor Center

When

Jan. 1, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the New Year by hiking to Lovers' Leap to hear about the tale of the star-crossed lovers. This hike does have several inclines and declines and is around a half-mile long. This trail is not stroller-friendly. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Leashed pets are welcome.

Natural Tunnel State Park is proud to offer red/green colorblindness correcting outdoor glasses by EnChroma during all offered programming; three protan red sensitivity and three deutan green sensitivity are available for use during programs.

This is a FREE parking day for all Virginia State Parks.

photo of snow on mountain side

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov