October 31 (Wednesday) Cold Harbor National Battlefield Park – Mechanicsville (D/4)
Jim Hunt (730-2364 or hikerjimhunt@hotmail.com) and Kathy Winton. The National Park Service has set up 4.0 miles of very interesting trails through this major battlefield which protected Richmond during the War for Southern Independence. The trails have been expanded beyond the description of hike #13 in Nathan Lott’s 60 Hikes within 60 Miles. From I-295, take Exit 34 Creighton Rd. (Rte. 615) east to VA 156, right turn (South) on VA 156 for 2.5 miles to the ranger station on Cold Harbor Road. Meet at 9:50 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