Pocahontas State Park - South Section - Chesterfield (C/4)
Jeff Samuels (796-7949 or jefflsamuels@yahoo.com). Hike 5.5 miles in the park's southern section on a mix of multi-use trails and unpaved forest roads. Visit the small Gill-Dance Cemetery and Group Camp 7 Lake. Enter the park at the Bright Hope Horse Complex entrance which is directly across from the main park entrance on Beach Road (Rt. 655) 4 miles west of Rt. 10 (Ironbridge Rd.). Those without a park pass must buy and display a daily parking pass which can be obtained at the yellow metal collection box located 0.3 miles from the Complex entrance (bring $4 cash or check). Meet in the restroom parking area one-half mile from the Bright Hope Horse Complex entrance, at 9:30 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