Trail Conditions
The Highland Rustic Trails will be closed to the public on Monday, May 11, 2026, for wet weather conditions.
The Highland Rustic Trails are open to the public and free of charge. The trails will be accessible when weather conditions allow during our regular operating hours: daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trail entry is prohibited after 3:30 p.m. All trail users are asked to check in the Highland Museum Shop upon arrival.
Please note that pets are not allowed on the trails except on designated Highland Rustic Trails Dog Days (visit https://highland.org/events/ for upcoming events). Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are always permitted.
Click to open a downloadable trails map in a new window.
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Click to open the downloadable rules and regulations in a new window.
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Wildlife on the Highland Rustic Trails
While exploring the Highland Rustic Trails, our guests have the opportunity to encounter a variety of native animals as they scurry, scamper, and fly through the forest and pastures. This rich ecosystem is also home to many shy animals that prefer to keep their distance. Through the efforts of our dedicated trails volunteers, we are pleased to share trail camera footage of some of our most elusive wilderness friends. Make sure to bookmark this page as we will update the videos when we capture new and exciting footage!
Riparian Buffer Project at Highland
Highland is pleased to host an important environmental project to repair a segment of Highland’s riparian areas overrun by invasive plant species. The Riparian Buffer Project benefits Massey Creek, which winds through the Highland landscape, and has downstream effects on the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. If you are planning on walking the blue trail adjacent to Massey Creek, be sure to explore the buffer project!
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