THE SURREY INN IS CLOSED. OPTIONS FOR LUNCH INCLUDE 1)BRING A LUNCH AND ENJOY THE PICNIC AREA AT CHIPPOKES(MY CHOICE) 2)DRIVE ABOUT 12 MILES FARTHER AND EAT IN SMITHFIELD WHICH HAS SEVERAL RESTAURANTS (AND AN ICE CREAM PARLOR) 3)DRIVE ABOUT 15 MILES DOWN TO WAKEFIELD AND ENJOY A REAL SOUTHERN RESTAURANT AT THE VIRGINIA DINER OR 4)HEAD FOR HOME AND FIND A PLACE ON THE WAY. HOPE TO SEE A BIG CROWD WEDNESDAY.
Bill Tennant (282-0590 or Willyten10@aol.com). This nice 5 mile hike in the Coastal Plain forest includes a one mile beach walk along the tidal James River. This is hike # 11 in Nathan Lott’s book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Richmond. Please note the drive is a little more than one hour from Richmond. Consider local car pools with other hikers in your area. Follow VA 10 east of Hopewell, through Surry, left on Rte. 634. Bring your state park pass or pay a small daily fee at the gate. We will stop for lunch after the hike. Meet at the parking lot in the state park at 9:30 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
