Fossil Hike

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Big Meadow Trailhead

When

Sept. 1, 2024. 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park. Why is that we can find fossils here along the shoreline? Let us adventure down to Fossil Beach and see what the tide has brought in for us to find.

This one-way hike is 0.6 miles down to Fossil Beach where you can put to use what you learn. Meet at the Trail head of Big Meadow Trail. 

Photo of a hand holding numerous fossilized shark teeth

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Fossil Quest - Dec. 7, 2024. 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fossil Quest - Dec. 28, 2024. 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
First Day Hikes: Fossil Quest - Jan. 1, 2025. 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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