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March 1 (Wednesday) Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery - Charles City County D/4)

When
01 Mar 2017
10:00 AM
Location
Charles City County

March 1 (Wednesday) Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery - Charles City County D/4)

Gwen Lawson and Ted McGarry (218-1238 or tedmcgarry@juno.com) will co-lead a a two hour hike on the 444 ac. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service property around the 18 fish ponds (raising shad, herring and mussels), and follow nature trails along Herring Creek to Harrison Lake and return. Best bathroom stop would be the Exxon store on Rte. 5 on the east side of I-295 as porta potties at the Hatchery may not exist in March.

The Hatchery is 24 mi. east of Downtown so there will be a carpool from the Carytown Martin’s Food Store 3522 W. Cary St. parking lot. We will take a direct route using the Downtown Expressway (.70c toll) to Route 5 east to Rte. 658 north to the Hatchery at 11110 Kimages Rd. 23030. Meet the carpool at Martin’s at 9:15 AM or the Hatchery at 10:00 AM. This hike has been done only once before. Join the ROMEO's for Lunch options including the Upper Shirley Vineyards on Rte 5 who has an executive chef (www.uppershirley.com) or the less expensive Dockside Restaurant at Jordan's Point on the James (www.docksideonthejames.com).

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
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