Westview on the James – Goochland County C/3
Larry Kidd (784-3617 or lckiddjr@comcast.net). Hike on a 5 mile circuit through the Westview on the James Methodist camp including frontage along the James River. The site is about 30 miles west of Richmond. Take I-64 Exit 167 Oilville, left on Rte. 617, right on U.S. 250 West, left on Rte. 632, left on US 522 South (at Goochland C.H.), right on Rte. 6 West for 4 miles, to the "Rock Castle-Westview" sign, left turn on Rte. 600 for 6 miles, right on Rte. 643 West View Road. The camp entrance is 1/2 mile on the left. The scenic trip from Richmond is due west on Patterson Av. (Rte. 6) through the Courthouse 4 miles to the "Rock Castle-Westview" sign, follow directions above. We will meet in front of the camp office building outside the main gate. On-site toilets..Optional lunch in nearby Goochland Courthouse. Meet at 9:50 am.
Note: People interested in carpooling from the Tuckahoe Village West shopping center on Patterson Ave (located just before the Henrico / Goochland county line) can email member Jamie Lou Hawthorne (jamielouhawthorne@gmail.com) to coordinate.
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
