What we’re about
This group is for those interested in monthly guided hikes, facilitated and led by Virginia Outdoors Foundation Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve staff, that focus on different aspects of a Natural Area Preserve and the native plants and animals it protects.
Each hike has a different trail and theme, and are dedicated to fostering the discovery of the natural ecosystems in the preserve. Topics range from education about those ecosystems and the management strategies in place to protect them, to naturalist hikes that are more for observation or hikes geared towards plant and animal identification or cultural history exploration.
Each hike is informal, with a larger focus on building the community of Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve and giving our hikers a broader view of the preserve and the work that goes in to managing these beautiful habitats. All skill levels and enthusiasts are welcome! Come out and explore the preserve with Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve staff!
Upcoming events
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7th Annual Cemetery Night Hike
Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve - Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 17502 Beverley Mill Dr, Broad Run, VA, USJoin VOF Preserve staff for a 3.5-mile night hike exploring the cemeteries of the preserve at Bull Run Mountains. During this hike, we will discuss the folklore and cultural history of the preserve with a special focus on the variety and diversity of burial practices represented within the mountain community.
Come ready with a spooky tale of your own if you are so inclined to share.
(If you dare!)Please bring a headlamp or flashlight, good shoes for hiking, and dress appropriately for a cold October night.
Please reach out with any questions about this hike to Conservation Assistant, Deneith Reif (dreif@vof.org)(Here's a reminder that dogs are not permitted on the preserve or on hikes, thank you!)
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Past events
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