Hike at Cumberland Marsh Nature Preserve

Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh is a mixture of freshwater tidal marsh and wooded upland located on the southern bank of the Pamunkey River and situated along the Atlantic Flyway. The preserve provides important migratory and wintering habitat for waterfowl. We'll be looking in particular for bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons, egrets, black ducks, wood ducks, mallards and Canada geese.

The trail is relatively flat, approximately 4 miles through woods and marshes. The trail is relatively flat, approximately four miles long, through woods and marshes. We'll spend about three hours there.

All participants must sign a Sierra Club waiver to participate. Pets are NOT ALLOWED on this outing. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Parking at the trailhead is very limited. Please consider carpooling.
For carpooling, meet at the parking lot of Publix Super Market at White Oak Village. We will leave there by 8:35 AM to get to the trailhead on time.