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Purchase Ridge Hike

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Camp Store

When

March 16, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Visit one of the highest points in the park and enjoy the view from Purchase Ridge Overlook. This hike is around 3.5-miles round trip and involves steady inclines. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring snacks and water.

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.

Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information here.

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