Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve is located in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and is revered for its dramatic mountain landscapes and the serpentine Maury River. The area is a prime location for those interested in outdoor recreation and natural beauty. It offers various hiking opportunities along with fishing and kayaking chances in the river. The preserve is home to unique geological formations and a diverse ecology including rich hemlock and pine forests. Historically, the area has been a popular picnic site and serves as an excellent spot for nature study. Goshen Pass offers naturalists and hikers the opportunity to explore a biologically diverse environment that plays host to rare plant populations. Its rugged trails take visitors through thick forests and provide spectacular views of the Maury River and its surrounding cliffs.
