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Explore Natural Bridge in Virginia - Stop off Interstate 81

Explore Natural Bridge in Virginia - Stop off Interstate 81 The 37th state park was dedicated on September 24, 2016, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1988. At the center of the park, the 200-foot tall Natural Bridge sits in a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. The park is more than just the Bridge; lush forests and rolling meadows showcase the area's karst terrain and vistas of surrounding mountains, and the James River valley competes with the Bridge itself. Access these via 10 miles of hiking trails, including Cedar Creek Trail, which leads from the park's Visitor Center under the bridge to Lace Falls with its 50-foot cascade. Start at the Visitor Center, where you will find exhibits and a gift shop. If you arrive before the visitor center opens, follow the trail signs for Cedar Creek trail to purchase admission at the Trail Store. Accessing Cedar Creek Trail requires navigating a stairway with 137 steps. Accommodations for those with accessibility needs can be made upon request at the park's Visitor Center or by calling (540) 291-1326. Strollers are not recommended because of the amount of stairs. Please note that visiting the Natural Bridge is an outdoor experience requiring appropriate footwear, physical exertion and hydration while enjoying the trail. Hours Visitor Center: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from March to November (during daylight saving time) (Closed Christmas Day); 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November to March (after daylight saving time); Cedar Creek Contact Station and Trail Store: 8:00 a.m. to dusk year-round (Closed Christmas Day) Location From I-81, take exit 175 or 180A to U.S. 11 and follow signs to the park. Drive Time: Northern Virginia, three and a half hours; Richmond, two hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, four hours; Roanoke, 30 minutes. Park Size 1,540.22 acres.