Sweet Run State Park

Sweet Run State Park A pavilion, nature play area and restrooms are available.

Featuring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and ruins of a 19th-century farming community, this park offers hiking and equestrian trails that wind through forest, meadows and mountainside terrain.

Step back in time and celebrate the rural traditions that shaped the landscape of Sweet Run State Park! Homestead Herita...
08/30/2026

Step back in time and celebrate the rural traditions that shaped the landscape of Sweet Run State Park! Homestead Heritage Day brings the park’s agricultural past to life with hands-on demonstrations, traditional skills, and activities for the whole family.

📅 October 24
🕘 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
⏲️ Timed entry at 9 a.m. & 12 p.m.
📋 Registration required
📍 Grass area behind the Interpretive Center

Meet craftspeople and demonstrators as they share homestead skills and trades, from woodworking and fiber arts to food preservation, natural crafts, historic tools, and other skills once essential to everyday farm life. Enjoy a scenic hay ride through the park, explore the historic landscape, and discover the ingenuity and hard work required to live from the land.

🫂 Between the Hills Conservancy
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-08-17-10-40-11-604031-ibm

Summer heat can be challenging for both people and wildlife. This month, discover the creative ways humans and animals h...
08/12/2026

Summer heat can be challenging for both people and wildlife. This month, discover the creative ways humans and animals have adapted to survive the hottest days of the year. ☀️

📅 August 15 & 16
🕘 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍 Interpretive Center

Explore how early residents relied on cool springhouses and flowing creeks to preserve food and escape the heat, while wildlife seeks refuge in shaded forests, underground burrows, and cool waters.

ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-07-20-14-49-11-491366-36b

As the heat of the day begins to fade, join a ranger for an evening walk along the Farmstead Loop to discover how plants...
07/09/2026

As the heat of the day begins to fade, join a ranger for an evening walk along the Farmstead Loop to discover how plants, animals and people adapt to summer's hottest conditions.

🗓️ July 17
🕢 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Along the trail, learn how wildlife uses shade, shelter and changing activity patterns to survive the summer heat. The hike will conclude at Mountain View, where participants can overlook the meadow at dusk and watch for the magical glow of fireflies emerging from the grasses below.

This peaceful twilight experience offers a chance to slow down, observe the changing landscape and appreciate the unique beauty of a summer evening.

🥾 This 2 mile hike is not suitable for strollers and has moderately steep and rocky sections. Hiking shoes are recommended.

ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-06-10-13-27-05-181563-gvy

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

🌳 Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with us! We're hosting a Junior Ranger adventure to help our younger visitors con...
04/30/2026

🌳 Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with us! We're hosting a Junior Ranger adventure to help our younger visitors connect with nature and discover the joys of being outside.

🗓️ Saturday, May 16
🕚 Start your adventure anytime from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kids will complete fun, hands-on activities as they travel from station to station, learning about nature, history, and stewardship along the way. Once activities are finished, young explorers can become Junior Rangers and earn a certificate and sticker to celebrate their accomplishment.
Come enjoy a day filled with fun, learning and fresh air!

🔗 https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-02-15-09-06-34-878630-hkz

Congratulations to Lynn Ailsworth who completed her Master Hiker designation at Mason Neck State Park!Here is what she s...
04/28/2026

Congratulations to Lynn Ailsworth who completed her Master Hiker designation at Mason Neck State Park!

Here is what she said about her journey:

“I have been visiting Virginia State Parks since 2013 but I just learned about Trail Quest in the spring of 2024 from an amazing ladies Facebook group I follow, Girls Who Hike Virginia. I visited 21 state parks in 2025 to finish my Quest! It’s been a fun challenge!

I’m so impressed with all of the parks and how different and unique they are! The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable, the trails are marked well, and the facilities are always clean.

A few of my favorite memories of some of the parks are:

Natural Tunnel State Park – being down inside the tunnel was incredible!
Kiptopeke State Park – kayaking out to the concrete ships was amazing!
First Landing State Park – hiking in the snow and seeing snow on the beach was magical!
False Cape State Park – bike riding and photo op to see the Southernmost state park buoy was fun!
Sweet Run State Park – learning what our wing span was educational!
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park – seeing it decorated for Christmas was beautiful!

I love telling everyone about our parks and I can’t wait to go back and visit them again!”

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

Join Katie Conaway, Master Gardener, to find out "What's Bugging Your Garden". 🗓️ May 2🕝 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn about th...
04/27/2026

Join Katie Conaway, Master Gardener, to find out "What's Bugging Your Garden".

🗓️ May 2
🕝 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Learn about the beneficial and non-beneficial insects in your garden. Learn how to recognize common garden insects, understand the important roles they play, and discover simple ways to support a healthy, balanced ecosystem right in your backyard.

🔗 https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-03-25-12-57-04-872694-t5q

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11661 Harpers Ferry Road
Hillsboro, VA
20132

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

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