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Voorhees Nature Preserve, Virginia. The Voorhees Nature Preserve has trails that offer scenic views of the Rappahannock River. It is home to the bald eagle and many other birds. © Jennifer Rich/The Nature Conservancy

Open to the Public

Yes

Things To Do

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ALERT: Voorhees Nature Preserve trails are currently closed due to hurricane damage. Thank you for your patience.

Why You Should Visit

The Voorhees Nature Preserve has trails that offer scenic views of the Rappahannock River. It is home to the bald eagle and many other birds.

Location

Northeast bank of Rappahannock River, about 45 minutes east of Fredericksburg.

Hours

Open daily dawn to dusk

Size

729 acres

Conditions

There are four miles of wooded trails for self-guided walks. The difficulty level is moderate. A trail map and brochure are available at the adjacent Westmoreland Berry Farm store. There are picnic sites, restrooms and pick-your-own fruits and vegetables at the farm.

The bald eagle nesting area is off limits during nesting season (mid-November to mid-July).

Why the Conservancy Selected This Site

The Voorhees Nature Preserve was donated to The Conservancy in 1994 by Mr. and Mrs. Alan M. Voorhees. It is valuable since it provides excellent roosting and nesting sites for the bald eagle.

What the Conservancy Has Done/Is Doing

Part of the Conservancy's Chesapeake Rivers Program, the Voorhees Nature Preserve is adjacent to the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, which the Conservancy is working to expand. Volunteers are surveying populations of breeding birds.

Things To Do

What to See: Animals

There are bald eagles as well as neotropical and migratory songbirds.

What to See: Plants

In the uplands there is a mature hardwood forest.

Plan Your Visit

Download a trail map of Voorhees Nature Preserve (pdf, 195KB).

For preserve information, contact the Virginia office at (434) 295-6106. To contact the Westmoreland Berry Farm, call (804) 224-9171.

Directions

From Fredericksburg:

• Take Route 3 east into King George County.
• Watch for the Route 301 intersection. Beyond this intersection, continue for 7 miles on Route 3.
• Just after Westmoreland County line, look for Westmoreland Berry Farm sign. Turn right onto Route 634, following signs for berry farm.
• Park in lot at the farm.

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