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    Caledon State Park

    4.5 (18 reviews)

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    Sarah K.

    Definitely worth a visit! There are different trails that are all well marked, so there is very little chance of getting lost. A lot of the trails overlap, so you can decide how long/short you want to hike. At the entrance of the trails, there is a small wildlife museum located at the main white building. There is also a camping ground!

    Shelly A.

    Great hiking for beginners (as long as you can do distance). The map is initially misleading as all of the trails appear to be under 2.6 miles. Just look carefully. For instance, the length of Caledon Marsh trail says .9 miles. That measure is from the 2/3 mark of the Boyd's Hole trail. The terrain is mainly flat and wide. Beautiful views through the woods, past a lake down to the Potomac River. They have an information office with displays of the native wildlife. Don't forget a $5 or a checkbook to pay the entrance fee. You grab an envelope at the gate, put your money in and hang the tag on your dash. You can also pay in the office when they are open.

    Drift wood and shells on the river's beach
    Maxine F.

    Caledon State Park has nice walking/hiking paths and a beautiful shoreline. Kayaking is possible from near the main visitor's center. * clean bathrooms at both the visitor centers

    Jodie C.

    If I had to be to the bone honest, this would be a 2 star review. Because it's a VA State Park it gets 3 stars at least. This is just not my park I guess. Major boring. I hiked a gravel road for almost 5 miles. 10 miles on a dirt trail or even a rocky steep one works for me but 5 miles on a gravel road was depressing. I love marshes and wetlands but here the views were not impressive. The cliffs were nice for a quick break and view as was the kayak landing with the little pier. I actually walked thru the flooded area to the pier spot. No way I was turning around and walking all the way back. Water came up to the bottom of my calves but I don't mind that. That's adventure. I stayed there a bit picking glass and plastic out of the bay and then finished the 2 miles back to the car. The thing about gravel is: You cant hear nature with all that gravel crunching underfoot. I was the loudest thing in the forest. I had to completely stop and wait a 1/2 minute before the birds start whistling! That gravel overpowers any other sound and scares away the wildlife, though I did get a pic of a deer. I was disappointed. But luckily VA has such a diverse topography from region to region and each VA State Park is so dynamically different. For Caledon I can at least say I've been there and hiked that! Oh! And also If you kayak or bike you'll probably love it here. At least check it out.

    My first time visiting. It is truly beautiful. We will go back. Depending on which trail you take, it's a easy to moderate hike. We did notice that they offered a hayride but that was on our way back to the car. We prefer to hike but it's an option for those who don't want to walk the miles.

    Rose M.

    This park was our second of 3 parks on our state park visit day. The main house was closed and only open specific days (no problem wasn't going there for that) We were on a mission to see the Eagles. We didn't see the Eagles but we did explore alot of the park. Lol, I can laugh as I struggle a lot with reading the maps to a chosen destination. We eventually reached the river view which was my goal but we did make a lot of miles on this park. We were graced with the privilege of seeing baby frogs, a big frog and a lovely snake. Lots of curvy trees we appreciated interpreting. Trails are wide and recognizable. Trails are marked well (I just can't follow them). The park is clean and boast of their Eagle cam and Eagle population. The view of the river is beautiful too. There is even a picnic table at the area overlooking the water. Primitive camping down by the water but we didn't make it that far.

    The Fire Road down to the Potomac River
    Bethany P.

    In an effort to discover Fredericksburg, our new town, and to take advantage of one of the first warm (over 50 degrees) days since our move, my husband and I decided to 'take a walk in the woods'. This walk would surely be less taxing than Bill Bryson's for several reasons 1. We were NOT attacking the Appalachian Trial from either end or even from the middle 2. We would have 2 beagle dogs with us who would surely be looking for their beds after an hour or two 3. We would be leaving an elderly beagle boy home to guard the house in our absence and he would need food and the outdoor facilities in short order. Regardless of our time constraints, but aware of them, we set off to Caledon Natural Area in King George VA (this between our home in Fredericksburg and the area near Dahlgren). The walk was, in a word, monochromatic. In two words, monochromatic and flat. We will try harder next time! Actually it was quite lovely, peaceful, and provided a interesting view of the Potomac River with ice. The area is known for its eagle population and so is off limits during breeding season. I am glad we had a chance to see it in winter and I look forward to another visit in spring.

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    Great hiking trails and I love the area. They are also super pet friendly I would love to take my dogs out here ! Maybe this special by :)

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    Alum Spring Park

    Alum Spring Park

    4.4(24 reviews)
    18.0 mi

    My husband & I stumbled upon this park when looking for things to do in Fredericksburg. We will be…read morerelocating in the coming months & wanted to get to know the area! The park is pretty big. There are a ton of trails, picnic tables, playgrounds for the kiddos, & a stream that runs all the way through the park. It's a great spot to take family photos and to enjoy one with nature! We love taking our dogs & letting them play in the stream. We have only gone to the park during the fall/winter time, so I can only assume how busy it is in the summer. The trails are dog friendly & we always stumble upon a new trail when visiting (who wants to do the same trail over & over again? Not me!). If you bring the doggies, make sure to also pack a towel & some water. There is no dedicated water station for them. I can't recall if there are poop stations along the trails, so bring those too! I also recommend calling the park ahead of time to see if they are open. There are times after a heavy rainfall that the stream is too high to cross with a vehicle. In this case, you'll have to park on the outside of the park. Another big thing is you have to drive pass an apartment complex (kinda weird I know) in order to enter the park. Don't be alarmed though! You will definitely see the park entrance if you keep going. I give this park a 5 star because it never disappoints. There is always something to do & my fur babies love it. I will definitely be back & can't wait to check it out in the summer! If you are in the Fredericksburg area, go to Alum Spring Park & enjoy the beautiful nature views!

    Great park and playground for kids. Beautiful streams and walking trails. Definite must visit in…read moreFredericksburg.

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    A great playground with grills and picnic tables

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    Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve - Boykin Trail

    Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve

    4.8(4 reviews)
    9.8 mi

    never enough parking in places like this, but that's my only complaint. this is a great natural…read morearea to hike & the access to the creek for canoeing or kayaking is excellent. it is a relatively long carry for the kayaks - the boardwalk is around 100 meters long, and the path from the parking area is around another 25. having a wheeled trolley to aid moving the boat helps. the area is wonderful - lots of wildlife and sights without compare. such a pleasant workout to paddle through the wilderness. it is a good idea to check times for the tides - the creek is tidally influenced and it can make a big difference in how leisurely your paddling is. excellent place - so glad that Stafford County & the Commonwealth established it.

    It's not terribly far from the highway, but this is a very quiet stretch of waterside woods. Of the…read moretwo entrances, the one I took (a right turn on the road leading into the area, as opposed to staying straight) had a long dirt road before reaching the parking area. From there, a path led a few miles through tranquil forest before reaching a fairly anticlimactic ending. The view of the river was obscured by trees, and you couldn't really get down to the water on the muddy cliffs with signs telling you to stay clear. Still, if life is about the journey, it was a pleasant walk, and there were other trails. I suspect the area is interesting by canoe as well.

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