Wildflower
Hikes
What better way to experience spring than walking in fields
of wildflowers?
 In
April and early May, we hike through vineyards of Tarara Winery and along
the Potomac, a plant migration route near Lucketts, Virginia. John DeMary,
naturalist and wildflower expert, guides you as he identifies and teaches you
to identify early spring flora and fauna along the riverbank and trails.
In later May and June, we walk through a forest of
wildflowers on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains 16 miles west of
Middleburg, VA in the Thompson Wildlife Management Area. The location of our
trail head 2,000 feet above sea level allows for an exciting floral diversity
of Showy Orchis, Trillium, Lady Slippers and other spring wildflowers late into
June.
Participants will receive a wildflower identification
checklist and information about historical medicinal use of plants. Birds and
other wildlife will also be identified on the tours. The level of difficulty is
non strenuous to moderate, and beginners are welcome.
Dates:April-first week of June. Custom Dates for
groups of 15 or more, based on availability
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PRICING / DETAILS -
Wildflower HikeHike |
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Pricing |
Price includes: hiking guide and transportation
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Suggested age: 12 |
Trip length: Custom |
Season:
April - June |
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Cost: |
Adults
$46.00
Kids
$25.00 |
Departure Times: Custom |
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Based on Group of 15 or more |
Bring: Hiking shoes / boots, sack lunch ( if
lunchtime), water and day / fanny pack |
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Add 5% tax + $2 user fee/person |
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Wildflower Hikes
Reservations |
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At this time,
please call 301-695-5177 or
888-i go play to make a reservation |
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Dress &
Directions:
Wear comfortable hiking clothes and sturdy hiking shoes.
Tarara Directions:
Tarara Winery
13648 Tarara
Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
From Leesburg, VA
From the intersection of Route
7 and Route 15, follow Route 15 North approximately 10 miles to the Village of
Lucketts. Take a right onto Route 662. Follow Route 662 for 3 miles to Tarara
Winery entrance on the left. Follow our signs upon entering Tarara. Park on the
grass next to the blacktop parking lot
Alternate Route from Leesburg, VA
From the
intersection of Route 7 and Route 15, follow 15 North approximately 4 miles to
Limeston School Rd./Route 661. Turn right on 661 and follow to the end (3
miles). Turn right onto Spinks Ferry Road/Route 657. Follow Route 657 2 miles
to Lost Corner Rd/Route 662. Turn left onto Route 662. Follow Route 662 1 mile
to Tarara Winery entrance on the right. Follow our signs upon entering Tarara.
Park on the grass next to the blacktop parking lot
From Point of Rocks, MD
Take Route 15 South for
approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Route 658. At the stop sign turn left
onto Route 662. Follow Route 662 for 1 mile to Tarara Winery entrance on the
left. Follow our signs upon entering Tarara. Park on the grass next to the
blacktop parking lot.
Thompson Wildlife Management Area Directions:
2
1/2 miles down Leeds Manor Road at the Wildlife Management Parking Area on the
right. 2 1/2 miles north on Leeds Manor Road of Naked Mountain Winery on the
left. Address of this winery for general directions: 2747 Leeds Manor
Road/Route 688 Markham, VA 22643
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