Late Afternoon Hike: Fall Foliage Sweet Run State Park and Raptors

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Late Afternoon Hike: Fall Foliage Sweet Run State Park and See Raptors

Distance/Difficulty: Approx. 4.5 miles/EASY to MODERATE
Duration: 3.0 hours

Description: The trail winds through lush forests and open meadows of Sweet Run State Park along with the remnants of a 19th-century farming community, including historic structures and Wortman Pond. At 5:30 pm the Secret Garden of Bees of Birds will have a presentation with Raptors.

Bring: There is $10 per car for VA State Park entry fee, or you can use your VA State Park Pass, Deposit bottom part of the REI receipt in the entry envelope, or check out the State Park Pass from the Loudoun County library.
Bring plenty of water and a snack. Dress in layers and shoes are appropriate for weather conditions.

Meet: at 3 pm at Sweet Run State Park parking lot near the bathrooms. (39°17'35.3"N 77°43'32.7"W)

Waiver sigin: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000026iqubIAA&_gl=1*kednfj*_gcl_au*MTI5NDEyMTIxNi4xNzg0NTA5ODQ2LjE1MTU0Njk3NjUuMTc5MDM2MTMwOC4xNzkwMzYxMzA5LjYyNzYwMTkxNi4xNzkwMzYxMzA4LjE3OTAzNjEzMDk.*_ga*MTQ1NzYyMTM0OC4xNjQ1MzEzMzY0*_ga_41DQ5KQCWV*czE3OTAzNjEzMDYkbzg2JGcxJHQxNzkwMzYxNjE3JGo1NSRsMCRoMA..

Leader: Tammy Vincent, [tammy.vincent.is@gmail.com](mailto:tammy.vincent.is@gmail.com), 208-866-8422
Nearest town: Purcellville, VA
Cancellation: We will carry on in light rain but cancel in heavy precipitation