Winter Solstice Rambles

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Visitor Center

When

Dec. 21, 2025. 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Make the most of the shortest day of the year and ring in the winter season with a series of hikes. Plan to hike one or all to hear more about the upcoming seasonal changes you'll see around the park and traditions of the solstice.

Please dress for the weather. Child carriers are recommended. Well behaved pets on a six foot leash are welcome. All trails are hard-packed gravel/earth. Sunrise 7:21 a.m. to Sunset 4:56 p.m.

Hike #1: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spillway Trail (paved, .2 miles): Self-paced meditative walk with prompts. Starts at CCC Museum
Hike #2: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beaver Lake trail (2.5 miles). Meet at Visitor Center
Hike #3: 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Ground Pine and Beaver Lake trail (1 mile). Meet at Visitor Center
Hike #4: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Big Poplar Trail and Beaver Lake trail (1.5 miles). Meet at Visitor Center.

Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.

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

photo of park in winter

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov