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First Day Hikes at Natural Tunnel

弗吉尼亚州天然隧道州立公园的位置

在哪里

天然隧道州立公园， 1420天然隧道大道，达菲尔德，弗吉尼亚州24244 。
公园各处

什么时候

Jan. 1, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Get your heart pumping as you hike into the new year at Natural Tunnel! Join rangers for guided hikes throughout the day or choose any trail and take a hike on your own. Make sure to stop by the Visitor Center and pick up a First Day Hike sticker to commemorate your trip.

9 a.m. - Purchase Ridge Hike: Meet a ranger at the Camp Store to begin the trek to one of the highest points in the park to enjoy the view from Purchase Ridge Overlook. This hike is a 3.5-mile round trip, moderate hike.

12 p.m. - Tunnel Talk Hike: Join a ranger to discover park history and how the tunnel was formed during this guided hike down Tunnel Trail. You will end up at the Tunnel Platform where you’ll find amazing views of the 300-foot-tall amphitheater walls of the Natural Tunnel, rock pigeons, and if you’re lucky, a train. 0.8-mile round trip, difficult hike with stairs. Meet at the Visitor Center.

2 p.m. - Lovers' Leap Hike: Hear the tale of star-crossed lovers that the trail is named after and view the tunnel from above. Hike along the mostly paved trail to the overlook and learn about the legend behind the name. 0.7-mile round trip, moderate hike with stairs. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Please wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. Leashed pets are welcome on all First Day Hikes.

天然隧道州立公园很荣幸在所有提供的节目中提供 EnChroma 生产的红绿色盲矫正户外眼镜；节目期间可使用三种红色敏感度的红色眼镜和三种绿色敏感度的绿色眼镜。

关于第一天徒步旅行

每年 1 月1日，弗吉尼亚州立公园都会举办“首日徒步”活动。这项全国性活动邀请人们在州立公园亲近大自然、留下永恒的回忆，迎接新年的到来。全州范围内均提供由护林员带领和自助的首日徒步旅行，为各个年龄段和技能水平的游客提供户外探索的机会。一月1是所有弗吉尼亚州立公园的免费停车日。（天然桥的门票仍然适用）。