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Wild Plants of SWVA Hike
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Byllesby Dam - 3570 Byllesby Road Ivanhoe, VA 24350
When
Aug. 18, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you.
This intermediate hike will take visitors through our park's deciduous woodlands along the river granting an opportunity to see some of the New River’s native wildflowers and trees. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water and snacks.
Please meet at the Byllesby parking lot. This hike will be five miles round trip.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Austinville - March 23, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - April 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Hiwassee - April 19, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - May 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Foster Falls - June 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - June 29, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - Aug. 10, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wild Plants of SWVA Walk - Foster Falls - Aug. 30, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike - Sept. 14, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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