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Whitney State Forest
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Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest almost spring © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest Fall Foilage © Bryan A. Sunday
Fall Foilage
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest Daily Daisy © Bryan A. Sunday
Whitney State Forest Tall trees © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest Cinderellas Castle © Peter Dyrholm
Described by my daughter as Cinderellas castle. Took me a while to see it though -
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
Whitney State Forest © Peter Dyrholm
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WHITNEY STATE FOREST
WHITNEY STATE FOREST
The 147-acre Whitney State Forest is the perfect size for an early morning walk or an evening bike ride. The forest holds over six miles of trails that weave their way back and forth around a central fire road. These woods are primarily deciduous, making a beautiful spectacle come fall when the leaves change colors. The forest holds many familiar residents, with blue jay regularly heard scolding year- round and yellow-rumped warblers and ruby-crowned kinglets coming in thick as the weather begins to get colder. Spring is the most exciting time in the forest when many neotropical songbirds stop in. In addition to a variety of warblers and vireos, visitors should look out for scarlet tanagers and stunning rose-breasted grosbeaks. Summer is the best time to search for butterflies here when red-spotted purples flutter along the paths and tiny pearl crescents scatter through the wildflowers. Dragonflies to look out for include common whitetails and ebony jewelwings, especially along the streambed.
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Whitney State Forest is located near Bristow, Chantilly and Culpeper


Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
June 16 Great Running Trails
park review stars; one to five Preparing for a Spartan Race and was looking for some good running trails in the Warrenton area. Good steep terrain in some areas. Well marked yet less than ideal trails (lots of tree roots and mud) will keep me coming back for more :-)
March 7 Close to home by Dyrholm
park review stars; one to five Whitney is not a huge park but it is great for an afternoon stroll. At first glance it appears limited but once you start getting off the main path and take the small paths you can find some great walks and experiences in nature. I usually bring my now 4 1/2 year old daughter and we do spot lots of different birds and have a good time.
August 26 It is a good little forest.
park review stars; one to five it does the job whether or be riding a horse or getting a few quick laps on a bike after work.
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Hillwood Camping Park
14222 Lee Highway
Gainesville, VA
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An amazing getaway from hustle and bustle of everyday life. What do you have in mind A romantic weekend A family vacation Or, a weekend getaway with friends We recommend escaping to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
26.9 miles from park*

Directions
Return northwest on Vint Hill Road for 1.5 miles to US 15/Lee Highway. Go left (west) on US 15 for 9.7 miles to Lovers Lane. Turn right and follow this road west for 0.8 miles to Lees Ridge Road. Turn left (southwest) on Lees Ridge Road and follow it for 0.6 miles to Whitney State Forest on the right.

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