Hickory Hollow's 254 acres of mixed pine-hardwood forest, ravines and Cabin Swamp form an important habitat for migratory songbirds, wild turkey and a rare plant. Cabin swamp is an exceptional quality wetland community that supports a very high diversity of plants including several mountain disjuncts. A globally rare Coastal Plain Basic Seepage Swamp is a natural community highlight of the preserve.
VISITATION:
This preserve has public parking and a system of hiking trails. Please obey parking capacity, park only in designated spaces, stay on designated trails and minimize your impacts to the natural resources found here. If you arrive to find the preserve at full capacity, please come back later. The preserve is open from sunrise to sunset.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Kilmarnock, follow VA 3 towards Lancaster. Just before you reach Lancaster, turn right onto VA 604. The preserve is on your left.
CONTACT:
Zach Bradford, Chesapeake Bay Region Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Richmond, VA
(804)-225-2303.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
