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.
Members are requested to not smoke during James River Hiker Meetups.
How about joining us?
Dennis, Founder of James River Hikers
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Jul 20, 9 AM - Riverview Cemetery to the Mayo Bridge HikeRiverview Cemetery, Richmond, VA
- This five mile hike will begin and end in the Riverview Cemetery.
- * 1401 S. Randolph St is a GPS reference, NOT the Meet Up location! You must travel 0.57 mile through the cemetery to reach to parking area. See map & photo. *
- We will access the North Bank Trail from Riverview Cemetery and follow it eastbound to Brown's Island where we will cross the river on the Potterfield Bridge. After viewing the city skyline from the Manchester Overlook we will continue our southbound odyssey on the Flood Wall to the Mayo Bridge.
We'll then re-cross the river and begin the return to our starting point by way of the Canal Walk or the Pipeline, the Mural Gallery and the North Bank Trail.
This hike will be over varying terrain with some elevation changes. Participants should be able to maintain a pace of twenty-five minutes per mile, negotiate rocks, tree roots, fallen trees, damp trail conditions, stairways, rustic trails, steep ascents, low hanging vines and branches, culverts, uncertain footing on hills, spider webs, river rocks, scorpions, birds of prey, shade, migratory waterfowl, and reptiles. The Potterfield Bridge decking is not suitable for some dog traffic so the best plan is to leave them home this time.
• Important to know
- James River water level
- Primitive restroom facilities are available at the Belle Isle parking lot and Brown's Island.
- Anticipated weather conditions on the North Bank Trail
- What to bring
- Water bottle, clothing appropriate for the season, practical footwear, insect repellent, a snack, dry clothes, aspirin, band aids.
- Police Non-emergency Number => 804-646-5100
- Jul 20 PM: Coalition TheatreFirehouse Theatre, Richmond, VA
Performance starts at 7:30
Improvised comedy show that explores what happens when small changes make big differences.
Firehouse ordering system, here is the link. I have reserved seat D2
Ticket linkIncluded with Firehouse membership, $20 otherwise.
