What we’re about
James River Hikers takes pride in our reputation as a large welcoming community offering a variety of wholesome activities that will challenge, stimulate and entertain.
Want to explore Richmond's finest scenes, activities and venues with a community of nice local people who may become your new friends? If so, you'll love James River Hikers.
Check out our calendar, and you'll find something for everyone. We do hikes, and other outdoor adventures, concerts, history, lectures, social and sporting events, parties, karaoke, volunteering for community support programs, and much more.
While Event Organizers provide a framework for your Meetup experience, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for our Meetups, you acknowledge and agree that hiking, outdoor activities and any of our Meetups carry the risk of injury or even death, and that you accept those risks. Further, you understand and accept this disclaimer and agree not to bring any type of claim against the Event Organizers, James River Hikers or other participants.
James River Hikers does not charge money for membership or Meetups.
We do however have expenses as we need about $400 per year to pay the Meetup company + money to fund our gravestone cleaning project. While not required, we would be grateful for your support by participating in the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
Details on how to apply for the Kroger program are posted as informational meetups on the final day of the month about quarterly. Like this one.
# Kroger Community Awards Program
https://www.meetup.com/james-river-hikers/events/311284479/?eventOrigin=group_calendar
How about joining us?
Dennis, Founder of James River Hikers
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Oct 19, 10 AM ~ Varina LandLab Conservation Area at Deep Bottom
Varina LandLab, 9200 Deep Bottom Road, Richmond, VA, USThe 353-acre Varina LandLab is located in eastern Henrico County adjacent to Deep Bottom Park. It is dubbed a “LandLab” for its purpose as an outdoor classroom for local K-12 students, University classes, and curious minds of all ages. The biodiversity that can be found at Varina LandLab is extraordinary and offers an opportunity to learn about ecology, sustainability, and effective land management.
This landscape also bears witness to layers of indigenous, colonial, and Civil War history. From the high ground along Four Mile Creek where indigenous people lived since 2,000 BCE until the establishment of the English settlement at Henricus to bluffs overlooking the James River at an important pontoon bridge crossing that more than 28,000 Union troops used during the Civil War and battles of First Deep Bottom, Second Deep Bottom, and New Market Heights, this hallowed ground can reveal many untold stories.
We will hike four miles of grassy and gravel trails that meander through wide meadows, pine groves and hardwood forests beside the James River, Roundabout Creek and Four Mile Creek. Some ability to negotiate tree roots, rustic trails, toxic plants, reptiles, damp trail conditions, deer, holes on grassy trails, spider webs, tall vegetation, scorpions, insects and birds of prey is desirable.
This hike will begin at the posted time, not five or ten minutes later. If you are unfamiliar with the meet up location, add a few minutes to your travel schedule so you can find us. If you need directions to the Meet Up location click on the map that is found under "How to find us" in the event description. A larger map will be displayed from which directions to the Meet Up location can be obtained by clicking "Directions" in the upper left corner.
Good To Know- Anticipated weather on hike day
- Participants should be able to maintain a pace of twenty-five minutes per mile.
- Water, appropriate footwear, insect repellant and a cap or bonnet are encouraged. The trails are relatively flat so hiking sticks may not be necessary. There are occasional holes on some grassy trails where trees have been cleared.
- Before the hike be sure to place anything that might invite theft in your trunk before you leave your car parked while you are hiking.
- Deluxe restroom facilities are located at Deep Bottom Park, 0.45 miles away.
- Stop at the second entrance (on the left) you encounter on Deep Bottom Road.
- Organizer's contact number = 804-297-7634
- Contact Joni N if you want to get a JRH cap.
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