Jim Hunt (730-2364). This easy and pretty 4 mile hike in the Coastal Plain includes a bluff overlooking marshy Holts Creek, Laurel flanked ponds and mixed forest on property owned by the Nature Conservancy. It is #15 in Nathan Lott's book 60 Hikes within 60 miles. Take I-64 east to Bottoms Bridge (exit 205) turn left onto VA 249. Pass through New Kent Court House for 0.3 miles, turn left onto Rte. 637. Go 2.1 miles and turn left at the sign for Cumberland Natural Area. Go straight to parking/trailhead. Meet at 10:00 a.m.
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
