title: Cedar Creek (James River tributary)
text: Cedar Creek is a  tributary of the James River in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is notable for flowing through the Natural Bridge rock formation, a National Historic Landmark.
  
  Course
  The creek rises at the Rockbridge-Botetourt County line near the crest of the Short Hills within the Short Hills Wildlife Management Area, and flows northeast for  along the ridgecrest before dropping off the mountain to the east.  Upon reaching the base of the mountain ridge, Cedar Creek turns south, then southeast, flowing under Interstate 81, then flowing under the Natural Bridge, which carries U.S. Route 11.  The creek continues south  farther, reaching the James River at Gilmore Mills.
  
  Cedar Creek Trail
  The Cedar Creek Trail runs alongside Cedar Creek for , allowing visitors to see the bridge and other places of interest, including a Native American village, Saltpeter Cave, the Lost River, and Lace Falls.
  
  See also
  List of rivers of Virginia
  
  References
  
  Rivers of Virginia
  Tributaries of the James River
  Rivers of Rockbridge County, Virginia