Goshen Pass Natural Area Preserve
Lexington, VA
A dramatic mountain pass where the Maury River cuts through the Allegheny Mountains, creating gorge walls, riverside boulders, and swimming holes. Rhododendron blooms in late May and June are exceptional.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- waterlandscapebotanical
- Best Seasons
- springsummer
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