Westmoreland State Park – not your typical Wednesday hike – Westmoreland County (C/3)
Jim Sturgill and Ted McGarry (218-1238) Timed to catch the Mountain Laurel blossoms which surround a spring fed pond built by the CCC and avoid a holiday weekend, this is an all day lollygag through upland forest, steep inclines to access a tidal marsh with stops at an observation tower for birding, and a Potomac River sandy beach for shark teeth fossil hunting. Carpool northeast from Ashland 1 ¼ hrs.. Bring lunch, snacks and park pass if you have one. You may call me starting Thursday May 16 and must be a current ODATC member, as the hike is limited to 10 hikers who want to take the time to smell the flowers and observe nature along the way. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/wes.shtml
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
