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Fossil Hike
Where
Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Big Meadow Trailhead
When
Oct. 6, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 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.
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 Hike - Oct. 27, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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