Description
The nature trail at Baylor Park is an approximately one half mile long foot trail along the banks of Norris Pond on the north side of the town of Kilmarnock. The trail begins at a parking lot on VA Route 3 just north of (and down the hill from) the traffic light at Old Fairground way. A map of the trail can be found on the park’s webpage.
Most of the trail follows an old logging road along the side of a steep bank that is heavily wooded with large oaks, beech, sweet gum, black gum and both Virginia and loblolly pine. Norris Pond has little open water but several streams flow through the extensive open wetlands that hold waterfowl in the winter and wading birds in the summer. Warblers, thrushes, woodpeckers and other forest birds are possible in season. The trail has several small footbridges that cross streams and wet areas and there are some short steep sections.
Wildlife Sightings
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Hiking Trails
- Interpretive Trail
- Parking
- Picnic
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 770 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
The park is located off Rt. 3 (Main St.) between Old Fair Grounds Way and Good Luck Road. The entrance is only accessible from northbound Rt. 3, on the right just before the bottom of the hill.
What to Know Before Visiting
The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon understand what makes Virginia a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.