September 26 (Wednesday) Pocahontas State Park - Spillway to Spillway, Five Loop Hike - Chesterfield (B/3)
Jeff Samuels (796-7949) is leading a new 10 mile hike from the spillway at Beaver Lake through the park’s densely forested NE corner. After hiking 6 miles on unpaved forest roads, eat lunch on the rocks below the spillway at Swift Creek Lake Dam. Return 4 miles, completing five loops. This hike can be challenging due to distance and hills, and will take about six hours. With over 35 trail junctions to cross, all participants must stay together. Bring lunch and water to last the day. Restrooms are available only near the beginning of the hike. The park entrance is on Beach Road (Rt. 655) 4 miles west of the Chesterfield County Government Center at Rt.10/Ironbridge Road. Travel 1.4 miles beyond the contact station and turn left at the sign for the CCC Museum, Heritage, and Nature Center. Park at the museum. Hike starts at 9:00 am. Nominal parking fee without park pass.
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
