✦ 10 mi west · ~18 minutes
Sky Meadows State Park
Pasture, woodland, and the Appalachian Trail at the foot of the Blue Ridge.
About the Area
Sky Meadows State Park rises along the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge in Paris, Virginia — 1,860 acres of restored 19th-century farmland, forest, and pasture protected by the Commonwealth in 1975. Direct access to the Appalachian Trail, a working pasture program, a historic 1840s Mount Bleak farmhouse, dark-sky stargazing nights, and more than 20 miles of marked hiking, equestrian, and mountain-bike trails make it the most-visited day-use park in northern Virginia.
What Defines It
Highlights of Sky Meadows
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Appalachian Trail Access
The park's North Ridge Trail connects directly to the AT — one of the closest points on the entire trail for D.C.-area hikers.
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20+ Miles of Trails
Hiking, equestrian, and bridle paths through restored pasture, oak-hickory forest, and Blue Ridge overlooks at 1,800 ft elevation.
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Astronomy Nights
Free public stargazing programs hosted by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club throughout the warmer months.
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Historic Mount Bleak
A restored 1840s farmstead with seasonal living-history demonstrations and ranger-led tours of pre-Civil War Piedmont life.
Frequently Asked
Sky Meadows, answered.
2675 Halfway Road
See it from the front porch.
Halfway Road sits 10 mi west from Sky Meadows. Schedule a private tour to walk the grounds yourself.
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