2025 Luminary Nights at Natural Bridge State Park

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December. Enjoy an after dark stroll along the illuminated Cedar Creek Trail and under the Natural Bridge, lit up to show the crags and clefts of the arch in festive colors. Back at the pavilion, warm up around one of our campfires and relax with friends and family or stop by to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus. 

Event admissions is $9 for those 13 and up, $6 for those 12 and younger. Please dress for the cold.

Carriage rides will be offered on Sunday December 14th and 21st at $25 per rider, admission included. Guests are welcome to walk the trail the 14th and 21st but will share the trail with the carriage. Regular event admission applies for guests not taking a carriage ride. 

Guests must register for carriage rides by calling (540) 254-0795. Prepayment is taken at time of registration by credit card over the phone, and you will be emailed a receipt. The ride is 15 minutes, and starts at the trail store at the beginning of Cedar Creek trail, where the stairs end and where the shuttle bus drops off. 

Questions? Call (540) 254-0795 to speak with a ranger. Due to demand, we cannot sell tickets for carriage rides at the door. This event is sponsored by Rockbridge Area Tourism, Lowes of Lexington, Cornerstone Bank, and the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park.