Jeff Samuels (796-7949 or jefflsamuels@yahoo.com). A moderately paced 11 mile hike through the park's N. central section near Beaver Lake dam and through the N.E. section above Swift Creek Lake and its dam. On unpaved forest roads and wide multi-use trails. Points of interest include three family cemeteries. Bring lunch and water. Restrooms at start and at 2.3 miles. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/documents/data/trail-guide-pocahontas.pdf. Park entrance: Beach Road (Rt. 655) 4 miles west of Rt. 10 (Ironbridge Rd.). $5 parking fee without park pass. Meet in the big parking lot near the pool/picnic area at 7:50AM
The ODATC Mission
The construction and maintenance of foot trails for hikers, including the Appalachian Trail between Reids Gap and Rockfish Gap.
The provision of excursions on such trails or other areas.
Offering educational activities related to the need for preserving the great outdoors.
Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club (c). P.O. Box 25283 Richmond, VA 23260-5283 Contact us