Last updated: August 29, 2024
Place
Bridge Along the Limberlost
Quick Facts
Location:
38.575617 -78.375
With over 90 perennial waterways off of the ridge, there are many more small streams that feed into the larger watersheds. Along the Limberlost Trail, two bridges span one of these feeder streams. These will eventually connect to the waters of Whiteoak Canyon, which spill over a series of waterfalls, including the second tallest in the Park, Upper Whiteoak Falls! The water then connects to the Rapidan River, which joins the Rappahannock, which continues to widen on its way out to finally meet the Chesapeake Bay!
Not only do the bridges allow access across the water while keeping hikers' boots dry, but they provide a view into beautiful ecosystems. Even in seasons of low water, these small riparian areas are rife with wetland growing plants including ferns. However, when water is flowing early in the summer, the combination of shade and moisture offers a wide array of wildflowers, like jewelweed, and other greenery, like false hellebore.
Not only do the bridges allow access across the water while keeping hikers' boots dry, but they provide a view into beautiful ecosystems. Even in seasons of low water, these small riparian areas are rife with wetland growing plants including ferns. However, when water is flowing early in the summer, the combination of shade and moisture offers a wide array of wildflowers, like jewelweed, and other greenery, like false hellebore.