Jeff Samuels (796-7949 or jefflsamuels@yahoo.com) Jeff, a Pocahontas State Park Volunteer, will assist the Park's Lead Interpreter as he leads a 2.5 mile hike on the Forest Exploration Trail. This free Park-sponsored hike is open to all Park visitors, so expect a very large turnout (310 hikers last year). Restrooms at parking location only. Park entrance: Beach Road (Rt. 655) 4 miles west of Rt. 10 (Ironbridge Rd.). $5 parking fee without park pass. No need to contact Jeff unless you have questions. Meet in the big parking lot near the pool/picnic area at 12:45 PM to sign the ODATC sign-up sheet. After signing up you will be free to mingle with the crowd and enjoy this Park-led hike on your own. If you have trouble finding Jeff to sign up before the hike starts, no problem - catch him during the hike or after the hike when we will cap the day off with hot apple cider (compliments of the Park). This Park activity is scheduled to begin at 1PM at Shelter #2 at the end of the parking lot. Suggest arriving early to avoid traffic and park entry delays.
For hike details and event specifics:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/park-event-info.shtml?id=PO150001-00
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.
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