Voorhees Nature Preserve
The Voorhees Nature Preserve is home to bald eagles and lots of other birds. You can get some great views of the Rappahannock River, too.
The 729-acre area is open daily, dawn to dusk. It contains four miles of wooded trails for self-guided walks. If you're wondering about the difficulty level, it's moderate.
This land was donated to the Virginia Nature Conservancy in 1994 by Mr. and Mrs. Alan M. Voorhees. It's adjacent to the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Lots of different plant life also exists in this place. In the uplands, there is even a mature hardwood forest!
Reopened April 29th 2013 after extensive renovations due to the wrath of Hurricanes Irene and Sandy.
Voorhees Nature Preserve Rules
To protect the bald eagles during their nesting season, their nesting area is off limits during this time, which is mid-November to mid-July. This area provides both excellent roosting and nesting sites for the bald eagle. Neotropical and migratory songbirds also use the area.
Please note: dogs are not allowed at any Nature Conservancy preserve.
Directions: From Fredericksburg (exit 130 from I-95): Take Route 3 east into King George County. Just after the Westmoreland County line, look for the sign for the Westmoreland Berry Farm. Turn right onto Route 634, following signs for the berry farm
You will see a wooden sign marking the entrance to the trail.
The parking area and access to the trailhead is at 322 Bristol Mine Road, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
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