I live near Linden but don't know what park that is. Sky Meadows state park does have trilliums in the spring. I have seen a number of other wildflowers there also.

You probably visited the spectacular display at the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area on Blue Mountain. From John Marshall Highway (route 55) near Linden, go north on 638 Freezeland Road, and keep to right to go to the top of the mountain and watch for turnoffs/parking areas to the Wildlife Mgmt. Area (there are about 5-6) on your right. Some have big maps that show the trail system. The Appalachian trail snakes through the area. Trilliums in bloom usually first two weeks in May (I noted May 8th as peak in 2007). Also lovely yellow ladyslippers. Don't miss them!

Thanks for both suggestions. I'll make the time to visit both parks before spring bloom sets in just to be sure. In the end I may visit both of them in May to see everything. :-)

Are you talking about Silver Lake maybe. Im not sure if theyre still open though.

There's not much in Linden but is it possible you were on Skyline drive??

blackdog got it right......Thompson WMA is where you want to go. Especially the section off of Freezland Rd. THat's where the VA Native Plant society has their spring wildflower/trilium walk.

Bart