Ted McGarry (218-1238 or tedmcgarry@juno.com) Maymont is also Richmond’s ‘Central Park’ according to an out of state contributor on Trip Advisor. Maymont is #2 of 91 attractions in Richmond, VMFA was first. Enjoy this 4+ mile hike loop which will go to the Byrd Park Vita course, loop around the three lakes in the Park, enter Maymont at the Nature Center entrance, go through the Japanese Gardens to the Animal exhibits without stoping and on to your car. Lingering with the animals will be on your own. Meet at the Spotswood Rd. parking lot. Use Shirley Lane off the road to the Boulevard Bridge (Rte 161) and opposite Dogwood Dell. Optional lunch at a Carytown eatery. Meet at 9:50 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
