Wilderness Road State Park

Wilderness Road State Park Step into Virginia’s 1775 frontier at this park featuring a docudrama and living history museum. Hike, bike or horseback ride along the Wilderness Road Trail. B.

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🥾 Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Whether you're hiking a favorite trail or discovering a new one, this day is al...
06/04/2026

🥾 Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Whether you're hiking a favorite trail or discovering a new one, this day is all about enjoying the outdoors and giving back to the trails you love.

In honor of National Trails Day, we're hosting a ranger-led tree ID hike along Indian Ridge Trail. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕛 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-13-09-04-57-956291-el4

See you on the trail! 🌲

Congratulations to Deborah DeSantis who completed her Master Hiker designation at Staunton River State ParkHere is what ...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Deborah DeSantis who completed her Master Hiker designation at Staunton River State Park

Here is what she said about her journey:

“When I first learned about Trail Quest, I was a full-time caregiver for my mom. She was 82 at the time and has dementia. She and I visited eight parks together, and I would push her in her wheelchair, including on multiple visits to the battlefield.

I made a point of revisiting all the parks I had been to before so I could officially complete them all within the 3.5-year time period.

I met my two best hiking buddies, Kerry Carmichael and Patricia Hays, while hosting women-only hikes to help others with Trail Quest. Between the three of us, we have hiked 18 state parks together. We love taking our time and enjoying the views. As a former ambassador for the women’s group, I often suggested that beginner hikers start with Virginia State Parks, especially if they were hiking solo.

Favorite parks: Fairy Stone State Park — I love everything about this park, from the original CCC cabins to the lake, trails and campground, especially in spring when the azaleas and rhododendrons are blooming.

Claytor Lake State Park and Douthat State Park are close seconds, though I love them all. Wilderness Road State Park surprised me the most. I loved the bison and the reconstructed Martin’s Station fort. There were living history interpreters when we visited.

I’ve discovered some of Virginia’s most beautiful places through Trail Quest, as well as met amazing people and made wonderful memories. I truly love Virginia State Parks."

Thank you for sharing your journey and for being part of the Trail Quest and Virginia State Park family!

Explore Virginia State Parks one step at a time with Trail Quest, learn more: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/trail-quest

Summer is right around the corner and Virginia State Parks offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors for all ages. No m...
05/20/2026

Summer is right around the corner and Virginia State Parks offer plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors for all ages.

No matter where you are in Virginia, there is a state park within an hour drive of you, making for a quick getaway for you and the family.

Explore endless opportunities for a summer of fun here: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/summer-fun

Mark your calendars and celebrate Virginia’s rich stories, traditions, and communities during History & Culture Weekend ...
05/18/2026

Mark your calendars and celebrate Virginia’s rich stories, traditions, and communities during History & Culture Weekend at Virginia State Parks!

Visit your favorite Virginia State Park June 13-14 and enjoy hands‑on experiences and guided programs that bring our past to life.

To explore our History and Culture Weekend events, visit: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/history-culture-day

This weekend, step back into the spring of 1776, when the spark of revolution was igniting across the American colonies ...
05/05/2026

This weekend, step back into the spring of 1776, when the spark of revolution was igniting across the American colonies and into the far corners of the western frontier.

At Martin’s Station, freedom was more than an idea. It was carved into every mile of the old buffalo trace and lived out in the determination of those building new communities in the wilderness.

From May 8 to May 10, visit Martin’s Station to experience this rising spirit of independence at our special Virginia for Liberty: 1776 event.

⚒️ Explore the marketplace filled with merchants and skilled tradespeople
🧔‍♂️ Meet the frontier figures who braved the trace
📖 Immerse yourself in the story of America, 250 years in the making

🕛 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🕛 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

🎟️ $10 per vehicle Friday & Saturday; $5 per vehicle on Sunday

ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-13-09-01-04-145437-vsr

Friends of Wilderness Road State Park

This May, step back into the spring of 1776, when the spark of revolution was igniting across the American colonies and ...
04/28/2026

This May, step back into the spring of 1776, when the spark of revolution was igniting across the American colonies and into the far corners of the western frontier.

At Martin’s Station, freedom was more than an idea. It was carved into every mile of the old buffalo trace and lived out in the determination of those building new communities in the wilderness.

From May 8 to May 10, visit Martin’s Station to experience this rising spirit of independence at our special Virginia for Liberty: 1776 event.

⚒️ Explore the marketplace filled with merchants and skilled tradespeople
🧔‍♂️ Meet the frontier figures who braved the trace
📖 Immerse yourself in the story of America, 250 years in the making

🕛 Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🕛 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

🎟️ $10 per vehicle Friday & Saturday; $5 per vehicle on Sunday

ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-13-09-01-04-145437-vsr

Friends of Wilderness Road State Park

Address

8051 Wilderness Road
Ewing, VA
24248

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

(276) 445-3065

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