Calling all state park enthusiasts! Virginia just added a new park to its already amazing repertoire, and we can’t wait to share the details with you. Sweet Run State Park is located in Loudoun County, Virginia, and offers beautiful mountain views, a healthy dose of nature, and some fascinating history to boot. Here’s more on why Virginia’s newest state park belongs at the top of your outdoor itinerary.

Welcome to the beautiful and newly-opened Sweet Run State Park.
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Tucked away in Loudoun County, this beautiful park showcases breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Adrian J. / Google Reviews
Exploring the park means enjoying no fewer than 11 miles of hiking trails and even 9 miles of equestrian trails.
Tom Butler / Google Reviews
One of the most popular hiking trails is the Farmstead Loop Trail.
The park is also a great destination for history enthusiasts. Explorers will find ruins of a 19th-century farming community as well as a restored farmhouse originally built in the 1840s.
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The park is situated just a few miles from Harpers Ferry, and some areas have been farmland since the 1700s.
Jane Cronin Knickerbocker / Google Reviews
What else is there to do at Sweet Run State Park? If you're traveling with kids, you'll be pleased to discover a nature play area and picnic pavilion.
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It's hard to imagine a more scenic spot for an outdoor lunch!
Anna / Google Reviews
So whether you're looking for quality time in nature or consider yourself to be a bona fide state park enthusiast, you'll be so glad you made the trip to Sweet Run State Park.
Arnab Sinha Roy / Google Reviews

Have you had the chance to visit Sweet Run State Park? What did you think about Virginia’s newest state park? Feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you! For more information about this park, be sure to check out the official Virginia State Parks website.

And, if you need the perfect home base while you’re exploring all that this region has to offer, feel free to check out this list of unique vacation rentals in Loudoun County, Virginia.

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Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, VA 20132, USA