Jeff Samuels (jefflsamuels@yahoo.com or 536-2671 c). Hike 9.8 miles in the park's central section on a newly configured combination of trails: Big Poplar, Muddy Buddy, Parallel, Road To Nowhere, Beaver Lake, Ground Pine Path, and Powhatan, to name a few. A sampling of stops include the new yurts, CCC Camp, and grave sites. Nice mix of natural beauty and park history. Pack a lunch, water, snack. Restrooms (heated) only at beginning, port-a-potty at 5 miles. Park entrance is on Beach Road (Rt. 655) 4 miles west of Rt. 10 (Ironbridge Rd). Parking fee without park pass. Meet in the big parking lot near the pool/picnic area at 8:50 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
