Step Into The New Year

Here at Sailor's Creek Battlefield, greet the New Year at your own pace with a self-guided hike down any one of our trails. Before or after your excursion, make sure to grab a warm cup of hot chocolate or coffee (or both, offered free of charge) and consider our natural and historical exhibits to deepen your understanding of the landscape and perhaps see the swells and troughs of our rolling hills in a new light.

The park will remain open from the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first of January. As always, parking is free to all visitors and hikers. Folks of all ages are encouraged to attend! Pets are welcome in the Visitor's Center and on the trails, as long as they are leashed. Visitors are reminded to bring a good pair of hiking shoes, and the proper attire for cold weather.

For more information, please email us at sailorscreek@dcr.virginia.gov or contact the Visitor Center at (804) 561-7510. We hope to see you there!

About First Day Hikes

Every year on Jan. 1, Virginia State Parks celebrates First Day Hikes. This nationwide initiative invites people to ring in the new year by connecting with nature and making lasting memories at a state park. Ranger-led and self-guided First Day Hikes are offered across the state, giving visitors of all ages and skill levels the chance to explore outdoors. January 1 is a Free Parking Day at all Virginia State Parks. (The admission fee at Natural Bridge still applies).  

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