First Day Hikes

Inhale a fresh new year breath while enjoying a ranger-led walk or one on your own. At 11 a.m., meet at Bear Creek Hall to join either the "Winter Tree Identification Walk" or our "Walk Like an Animal" program. Both walks will be about 45 minutes long and less than a mile in length over moderately level terrain that is not suitable for strollers. For the self-inspired, the park has trails of varying difficulty and length to customize your outing. Trail guides are available at the park office. Please keep in mind that outside of the park boundaries, game hunting is allowed in the Cumberland State Forest. Please wear blaze orange clothing if hiking the Cumberland Multi-Use Trail or the Willis River Trail.

When your walk is over, untie those laces and soak those feet. In partnership with the Cumberland County Recreation Department, the second annual Cumberland Plunge will be held at the beach at 2 p.m. Upon the signal, participants will dash into the park's swimming area. A warming bonfire will be on the beach to help dry you off. The event will not be held if the lake is frozen over or in the event of precipitation or winds over 10 miles per hour. There is no registration or fee to participate.

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

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