Dutch Gap, Protected natural area in Virginia, United States
Dutch Gap Conservation Area extends along the James River, featuring diverse wetlands, bottomland forests, and a tidal lagoon system encompassing native wildlife habitats.
The Dutch Gap area played a strategic role during the American Civil War as a location for military operations and fortifications along the James River.
The conservation area provides educational programs about local ecosystems, environmental preservation, and wildlife observation through interpretive signs and guided activities.
Visitors can access a 3.5-mile circuit trail for hiking and biking, plus a 2.5-mile water trail for kayaking through the tidal lagoon system.
The area hosts a heron rookery visible from the trail between mileposts 3.4 and 3.5, particularly noticeable before the spring foliage emerges.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.37700,-77.35580
Latest update: March 30, 2025 00:59
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