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Opt Outside Discovery Hike

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Lakeside Snack Bar
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.

When

Nov. 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Why go shopping while nature is popping? Spend Black Friday on a ranger-led Discovery Walk to stretch your holiday legs and witness the beginning of winter in the forest. The walk will be about one and a half miles over fairly moderate terrain with some short steeper inclines. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

If you have any mobility or accesses concerns, please contact bcguide@dcr.virginia.gov before attending the program so staff can provide accommodation.

colorful leaves lie scattered on a wooden footbridge

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov