Standing prominently within the Ridge and Valley province of southwest Virginia, Redrock Mountain supports several rare natural features on its 637 ruggedly scenic acres. The 4400-foot mountain comprises two rare natural community types: a mountain/piedmont basic woodland on its more exposed mafic slopes, and a rich cove/slope forest in its moist and fertile hollows. Five rare plant species take residence upon these steep slopes. As one ascends, spring blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna) is encountered in great numbers in the springtime along streamsides and in moist openings. Fringed scorpion-weed (Phacelia fimbriata) is abundant in the well-lit understory. Carey saxifrage (Saxifraga careyana) clings to rock outcroppings as one approaches the summit.
VISITATION:
This recently acquired preserve has no public access facilities.
CONTACT:
Claiborne Woodall, Southwest Regional Supervisor and Natural Areas Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Abingdon, VA
(276) 676-5673.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
