Bull Run Mountains Preserve

Bull Run Mountains State Natural Area Preserve contains over 2,500 acres of wilderness with over 100 species of birds, plus a diversity of other wildlife. The Preserve contains 10 different plant community types and hosts several regionally uncommon and threatened plant and animal species, most of which are protected with controlled, facilitated access In addition to biodiversity, this land holding permanently protects dozens of regionally important cultural history sites that tell the story of the Preserve’s diversely peopled past.

The Preserve is primarily forested with deciduous trees and accessed by 6.5 miles of easy to moderate trails in the southern section of the Preserve for the intrepid wildlife watcher to explore.. A trail map can be found on the Virginia Outdoors Foundation website.