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.
Wildlife Sightings
136 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park:
- Great Blue Heron
- Osprey
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Eastern Wood-Pewee
- Acadian Flycatcher
- Red-eyed Vireo
- Blue Jay
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tufted Titmouse
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2026 | 18 | Catherine Swinsky |
| 30 May 2026 | 23 | Casey Pittrizzi |
| 26 May 2026 | 25 | Gracie Schulwitz |
| 24 May 2026 | 52 | Jasen Liu |
| 22 May 2026 | 46 | David Ledwith |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
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Maps & Directions
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.
Site Information
Managed By:
- Nova Parks
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily, Dawn - Dusk
Contact Information:
- NOVA Parks: hemlock@nvrpa.org, 703-352-5900 and Virginia Outside: , 804-272-6362
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