Aug 1 ~ 9 AM - Riverview Cemetery to Virginia War Memorial Hike

We will access the North Bank Trail from Riverview Cemetery and follow it east to the Virginia War Memorial for today's 3.8 mile hike, most of which will be on riverside trails and an urban environment. Some ability to negotiate rocky trails, roots, steep descents, vines, low hanging branches and fallen trees is required as well as the ability to recognize and avoid toxic vegetation such as poison ivy.

Our route may take us through Hollywood Cemetery (if the back gate is open) to the Iron Dog statue, one of the most poignant memorials you will ever see, and the Oregon Hill neighborhood. After a brief stop at the War Memorial we will return to the starting point via the North Bank Trail.

All hikes 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 will not be left behind. Click on the inset map (see "How to Find Us") in the event description to display a larger interactive map. When you select "Directions" (upper left) a detailed route from your location to the Meet Up rendezvous spot will be provided. Before the hike be sure to take a minute and place everything that might invite theft in your trunk before you leave your car parked while you are hiking.

Participants should be able to maintain a pace of twenty-five minutes per mile. Although much of this hike is urban in nature, participants should still possess the ability to recognize toxic plants (don't touch anything green), negotiate rocks, roots, fallen trees, damp trail conditions, stairs, steep ascents, low hanging vines and branches, culverts, uncertain footing on hills, spider webs, scorpions, birds of prey, migratory waterfowl, reptiles, skunks and stairways. . While your event host is providing a framework for your Meet Up hiking experience, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being.

The maze of roads through Riverview Cemetery can sometimes be a little perplexing. A map of a suggested route through the cemetery to the meet up location has been included in the photos.

• What to bring

• Water bottle, clothing appropriate for the season, a cap or bonnet, pepper spray, aspirin, sun block, insect repellent, band aids, practical footwear & a snack.

• Important to know

• (Call or text 804-297-7634 if you need to contact the event organizer.)
• Restroom facilities and water are available at the Virginia War Memorial. Rest rooms are also available at Hollywood Cemetery.
• Weather on Hike Day