Near Cedar Creek Trail
Lace Falls
Near Cedar Creek Trail
Natural Bridge
Near Cedar Creek Trail
Salt Peter Cave
Near Cedar Creek Trail
Lost River

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Cedar Creek Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
Relaxing trail with amazing sights of the Natural Bridge, Salt Peter Cave, Lost River, and Lace Falls!
1
mi
Distance
297
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
CaveGeologically SignificantHistoricalRiver/CreekViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.04mi
Distance
297ft
Elevation Gain
329ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
1,142ft
High Point
951ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Visitors to the Cedar Creek Trail in Natural Bridge State Park will park in the large lot by the visitor center (daily ticket or VA State Park pass required for entry). The trail begins adjacent to the visitor center and hikers will follow the paved path down several sets of stairs until reaching a park pavilion where you display your park pass/ticket for entry. After passing this park pavilion, you'll quickly reach the Natural Bridge. The trail continues under the bridge following the Cedar Creek and hikers will pass the Monacan Village. After crossing the creek again over a cement bridge, hikers will approach the Salt Peter Cave. Continuing onwards along the creek, the trail ends at Lace Falls.

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