Hampton Roads Hikers

Just realized I haven’t been here since last winter.
Estimated 7 & 11 mile options.

First, we’ll cross the bridge & loop around the entire park including the campground & bikeway. That’s an estimated 7 miles.

For those who want to get in some more steps, we’ll cross bridge again & hit a few more trails. An estimated 4-5 more miles.

Meet up point will be at dam bridge #1. Not sure if the black Cadillac will be parked right there, but I’m easily recognizable. Tall with a long orange beard.

Park at Dam Bridge #1. If street spots are full, the Discovery Center is right across from it there with its own lot.

13560 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News 23603
(not 13564 campground entrance)

As always…
Hike at your own risk.
20 minute/mile is what we average.
Water(2L/67oz), snack & proper attire suggested.
Bug spray & sunscreen recommended.
All trails considered relatively flat & easy.
Leashed dogs are allowed at this event.
No one gets left behind, but please be prepared & aware for the mileage we’re attempting.

Weather cancellation would be night before, but I usually tend to go unless it’s severe.

Contact me with any questions.

Hiking at Oak Grove

Your GPS should read 409 Byron Street, Chesapeake, VA. Or you’ll get lost.

During the hot summer months, we move from Mount Trashmore to Oak Grove Lake Park.

Same great 1-1/2 mile hike around a lake, but more shade. Hike as many laps as you want. Caution: port-a-potties only.

Park in the spacious parking lot or on the street outside the park.

From the parking lot, walk away from Byron Street toward the lake, on the concrete path. At a crossroads in the path, go right. (You’ll see a playground to your right.) Keep walking to the dirt path. You’ll have a great view of the lake ahead of you.

Allow at least 7 minutes to park, walk and get to the dirt path.

!!!!Changing Start Time to 4:00!!!!

Let's get out and walk the WISC trail and get back to a regular Thursday schedule. We will meet in the parking lot near the Williamsburg Community Gardens. Not at the WISC. Call or text Tom at 757-903-5075 if you can't find us or will be late..

Hiking at Oak Grove

Your GPS should read 409 Byron Street, Chesapeake, VA. Or you’ll get lost.

During the hot summer months, we move from Mount Trashmore to Oak Grove Lake Park.

Same great 1-1/2 mile hike around a lake, but more shade. Hike as many laps as you want. Caution: port-a-potties only.

Park in the spacious parking lot or on the street outside the park.

From the parking lot, walk away from Byron Street toward the lake, on the concrete path. At a crossroads in the path, go right. (You’ll see a playground to your right.) Keep walking to the dirt path. You’ll have a great view of the lake ahead of you.

Allow at least 7 minutes to park, walk and get to the dirt path.