Once owned by Thomas Jefferson and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 215-foot tall Natural Bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek.
This Virginia State Park is more than just the bridge. Beautiful forests, open, rolling meadows showcase the area’s karst terrain, and vistas of surrounding mountains and the James River valley display nature’s splendor.
Access these via 7 miles of hiking trails, including Cedar Creek Trail that leads from the park’s Visitor Center under the bridge to Lace Falls with its 30-foot cascade.
Start at the visitor center where you will find exhibits and a gift shop.
An outdoor experiential area for families to have fun enjoying nature, the Children's Discovery Area has two components: the Kids in Parks Track Trail and the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom. The Track Trail offers the chance to visit the site with a choice of four self-guided brochures. These brochures teach about pollinators, birds of the Blue Ridge, animals that may be seen in the park and how nature can hide and seek. The outdoor classroom is a play space using natural features to engage children and immerse them in an outdoor environment of creative play.