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Panoramas of the Piedmont Valley and scenic trails on the Blue Ridge distinguish Sky Meadows State Park, one of Virginia's most pastoral tracts of public land.
This 1,862-acre reserve stretches from the foothills to the summit of the Blue Ridge. Its rolling pastures and stone farmhouse dating back to the 1830s recall 19th-century farm life in northern Virginia.
Slated to be subdivided for housing development in 1966, the property was saved by Paul Mellon, who made a public gift of the lands in 1975.
The park has 13 miles of hiking trails and offers access to the Appalachian Trail. A primitive hike-in campground includes 12 sites, located approximately 1.5 miles from the Appalachian Trail. There are six miles of equestrian trails. A fishing pond contains bass, bluegill and perch.
Sky Meadows includes Mount Bleak, the property's original stone farmhouse. It is authentically furnished as a middle-class farmhouse from the 1860s. Tours are offered on weekends, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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The rolling pastures at Sky Meadows State Park offer clear views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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