Name: Spruce Creek Trail
Rating: 3.0

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Features Birding · Historical Significance · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers

ADA Accessible Small loop has crushed stone path and a smooth bridge crossing the creek; no major obstacles

Family Friendly Quick and easy access to the Children's Nature Trail with several play features.

Need to Know

The Natural History Center is open every Saturday & Sunday 12pm-4pm. April through December.
The original one room general store was built in 1908. The building later served as an Episcopal Church meeting area, the Wintergreen Country Store, and Spruce Creek Art Gallery. The Rockfish Valley Foundation acquired the building in May of 2011; it now houses exhibits from the Virginia Museum of Natural History and serves as a headquarters for the foundation. This historic place still serves the community with programs and events every year.

Description

Interpretive information at Spruce Creek Park focuses on water, land/rocks, plants, animals, and local history.

The Children's Nature Trail (the short northern loop) accesses several nature play areas; including creek access, a mud kitchen, labyrinth, balance beams, and forts. Visitors will also find a Gaga Ball Pit, Bocce Ball court, and picnic tables.

The Birding Trail (the long southern loop) follows the perimeter of a hay field to gain beautiful views of the surrounding mountains (including Three Ridges).