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Trail Guide for Seven Bends State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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WELCOME TO SEVEN BENDS STATE PARK.
PARKING – All vehicles must be parked in designated ar-
To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that
you observe the following:
eas. Lock valuables in your trunk and keep your vehicle
locked when unattended.
Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in
designated areas only. Please note there is a parking fee
charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks. Self-pay
parking information is available at the contact station.
GROUP EVENTS – A Special Use Permit is required for all
The park consists of multiple parcels surrounded by
private property. Please be respectful of the privacy of
our neighbors and stay on Virginia State Parks property
at all times.
barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities
are available throughout Virginia State Parks. Please
check the park’s website for details.
PRESERVE – Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or
mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is
allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the
Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals.
group events that involve amplified sound, catering,
equipment rentals and vendor deliveries.
PARK ACCESSIBILITY – We strive to make each park as
EMERGENCY – For fire or medical emergencies, dial 911.
For a law enforcement or critical maintenance issue, call
800-933-7275 and select the appropriate option.
For more information, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov
or contact the park office.
ALCOHOL – State law permits alcohol use only in private
INFORMATION – For more information on Virginia State
areas or in areas designated on permits issued by the
Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Parks or to make a cabin or campsite reservation, call
800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.
PETS – Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a leash
no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your pet. Pets
must be attended at all times. Pets are not allowed inside
facilities; service dogs are not considered pets.
The Customer Service Center is open Monday through
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on all state holidays.
DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT – Drones, other unmanned
aerial vehicles, including remote control aircraft, and aircraft in general may not be flown in state parks pursuant
to 4VAC5-30-400.
LITTER – Please help us keep the park clean by plac-
ing litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and
recycle centers or carrying out your trash. The releasing
of balloons is not allowed. Decorative balloons must be
deflated and disposed of as trash.
In an effort to reduce the impact on landfills, we encourage the use of Leave No Trace Principles including pack it
in – pack it out.
DIRECTIONS BETWEEN PARK ENTRANCES – General directions
to drive from the S. Hollingsworth Rd. entrance to the
Lupton Rd. entrance are as follows: Head north on S.
Hollingsworth Rd./State Route 609 for 1.5 miles. Turn
left on to E. Reservoir Rd./State Route 670. Drive for
0.6 miles and turn right onto S. Water Dr. Continue for
0.7 miles and turn right on Hollingsworth Rd. After 0.4
miles, continue straight onto Lupton Rd./State Route
667. After 0.2 miles, turn right to stay on Lupton Rd./
State Route 667 and continue for 0.7 miles until you
reach the park.
TRAIL INFORMATION
DIFFICULTY SCALE
grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must
be attended at all times and extinguished when left. We
enforce all seasonal and emergency bans on open fires.
EASY - From .5 to 1 mile; grades are short, typically
fewer than 100 feet and less than 10 percent of
the trail length; easily accomplished by all users,
including the elderly and those with physical or
mental disabilities, with little risk of injury or fatigue.
POLLUTION – Help reduce pollution. Dump stations,
MODERATE
laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for
the proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV
or car washing.
- From 1 to 5 miles; steepness and grade
lengths vary; at least 60 percent of the length is fairly
flat; healthy people can accomplish the trail with
little risk of injury or fatigue.
SWIMMING – There are no designated swimming areas in
DIFFICULT
FIRE – Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to
the park.
FISHING – A Virginia freshwater fishing license is required.
Seven Bends
State Park
TRAIL
GUIDE
VIRGINIA STATE PARKS ARE A TONIC
FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.
Museums, visitor centers and
nearby historic sites make state
parks cultural treasures.
The recreational opportunities in
state parks are endless and easy to
see – from swimming and boating
to horseshoes and hiking, there’s
always something to do in a
Virginia State Park.
2111 South Hollingsworth Road
Woodstock, Virginia 22664
540-622-6840
sevenbends@dcr.virginia.gov
- Trail length is greater than 5 miles;
more than 70 percent of the trail is on a grade;
experienced hikers only or groups of three to five
people recommended; there is a risk of overexertion
or injury to those not conditioned.
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800-933-PARK
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