November 30 (Monday) Petersburg National Battlefield Park - Five Forks Unit - Dinwiddie Co. (C/3)
Ted Nelson (theodore.nelson@yahoo.com ). The Five Forks Battle is called the Waterloo of the Confederacy. The hike is about 7.5 miles with option for lunch afterward. Directions: From Petersburg, take I-85 South to Exit 61 Rte 460 West for seven miles to Rte 627, Courthouse Road. There is a relatively small brown sign indicating the Five Forks Unit. Turn left and go 3 miles on Rte 627 to the Visitors Center. There may be a parking fee unless you have a National Parks Pass. Meet at 9:00 AM.
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