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Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

Description

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers miles of trails as well as a fully equipped Outdoor Education Center and environmental education programs managed by Virginia Outside. Watch for a variety of woodpeckers and forest songbirds as well as  an assortment of shade butterflies and damselflies, such as the powdered dancer. During spring migration keep an eye out for a variety of warbler species that may be passing through.

Directions

Physical Address: 13220 Yates Ford Road, Clifton, VA 20124

From previous site on the Bull Run Loop of VBWT:

From the exit at the upper parking lot for Bull Run Marina, cross Old Yates Ford Road and drive onto Kinchloe Road (a partially paved road). Proceed north to Yates Ford Road, and go west (left) 1.4 miles to Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.

Location & Directions

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Site Information

  • Site Contact: NOVA Parks: hemlock@nvrpa.org, 703-352-5900 and Virginia Outside: , 804-272-6362
  • Website
  • Access: Free, Daily, Dawn - Dusk

Birds Recently Seen at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park (as reported to eBird)

  • Turkey Vulture
  • Bald Eagle
  • Red-shouldered Hawk
  • Belted Kingfisher
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
  • Downy Woodpecker
  • Carolina Chickadee
  • Tufted Titmouse
  • Golden-crowned Kinglet
  • White-breasted Nuthatch

Seasonal Bird Observations

Facilities

  • Environmental Study Area
  • Hiking Trails
  • Parking
  • Restrooms