Virginia's Newest State Park – Powhatan D/4 (Wednesday)
Jim Hunt (730-2364 or hikerjimhunt@hotmail.com) Rescheduled from Nov 27. Join us for ODATC’s first official hike of about 5 miles in Virginia’s newest state park, Powhatan State Park which is on the James River. Traveling from north of the River go to Goochland C.H. take US 522 South to Maidens, cross the River, travel 1.3 miles, look for Powhatan State Park sign, right turn at Rte. 617. From Southside, take US 60 West from Midlothian to US 522 North to left turn at Rte. 617. Everyone get on Rte 617 west, go 1.4 miles and turn right into the Park. Go 0.7 miles, right turn into picnic area. Bring water and state park pass if you have one or pay a nominal parking fee. 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
