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These Rocks Tell a Story

Location of Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.

When

March 28, 2026. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join a ranger led tour to reveal what the landscape of Cedar Creek is trying to tell you.

Just as the structure of a house determines how you use it, what is going on beneath our feet determines what can grow here and what animals will call it home. A park ranger will lead you on a guided hike of Cedar Creek trail and under the Natural Bridge to discover what the landscape tells you about what lives here and why.

Enjoy an hour long, one mile walk and see what these 470 million year old stones have to say!

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register, call (540) 254-0795. Prepayment is taken at time of registration by credit card over the phone, and you will be emailed a receipt. That receipt is good for admission to the Natural Bridge the rest of the day after your tour!

Parks are for everyone - the trail is flat and accessible, but to access it requires going down (and back up) 137 stairs. If this will be difficult for anyone in your group, please let us know when registering and we will have alternative transportation available.

Rocks in Cedar Creek

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $9 for adults (13 and older), $6 for children (12 and younger). Admission good for all day access to Cedar Creek trail and the Natural Bridge..
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-291-1326
Email Address: NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov