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Long Pond Discovery Hike

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Throughout the Park
Main Park Address: Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.

When

May 25, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Come join our Rangers on a hike of Long Pond Trail! Here you can see fox dens, beaver gnaws, and local snakes; hear the choir of songbirds in the trees; smell the native wildflowers; and much more!

The hike will begin at the Visitor Center, so be sure to arrive ~5 minutes early as the hike will leave promptly at 11:00am. Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended, as it the use of sunscreen and bug spray. And don't forget to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated!

Black rat snake climbing a tree near Aquia Creek on Long Pond Trail.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov