Woolen Mills to Riverview Park -Dog Friendly Hike - Optional Drinks and Snacks

Short Notice! Woolen Mills - Riverview Park - Dog Friendly Hike

This is an out and back 3.5-4 mile hike. We will walk from Woolen Mills to Riverview Park and back. The Park runs along the Rivanna River.

Optional: Post Hike - Adult beverages and snacks nearby at Beer Run

Weather: The weather forecast is sunny. Temperature is forecasted to be in the low 70s.

Meeting Place/Parking: The Address is 1837 Broadway. Park by the foot bridge in the lower parking lot (also known as the overflow lot) by Moore's Creek.

Hike Leaders: The hike co-leaders (Nancy-703-627-9237) and (Ken-703-622-5431) generally wear baseball style hats and are accompanied by Milo, their hike-loving dog.

Time: 2:00 pm - We will take a few minutes for introductions and Trivia While Trekiing and then begin our walk.

Hike Preparation: Bring water and wear sun protection. This is a fairly flat hike. No hiking poles needed. Though hiking poles are at your discretion based on your preferences and hiking needs. Dogs are welcome! They should be on a short (max 6', non-retractable) leash, well-behaved, and capable of keeping up with the hikers. Bring water for the dog and plan to pick up after them.

History of the area: As early as 1785, mills were established here where a dam stood. On the last day of the brief March 1865 occupation in the Civil War by Union Troops under command of Generals Phil Sheridan and George Armstrong Custer, the mill was inadvertently set afire while soldiers were busily tearing up the railroad tracks. They also burned the Free Bridge over the Rivanna River. Prior to the war, the mill produced uniforms for military schools across the country, including West Point. Despite another fire in 1888, the mill continued in operation until the 1960s. In 2017, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning of the Woolen Mills factory property for mixed-use development.

On our way to Riverview Park, we'll pass several houses built for mill employees, the company store that was built in the late 1700s and the historic chapel. (Thanks to Linda Chauvin for this description).

RSVP Specifics: Sign up. Once signed up, if you decide not to attend, please update your RSVP to No/Not Going as soon as possible-at least 24 hours in advance-so others on the waitlist can join in. Same-day cancellations do not allow enough time for those on the waitlist to consider their options. Waitlist: If you are on the wait list and decide you do not wish to hike if a spot becomes available, respectfully update to Not Going 24 hours in advance of the hike so that others can have your waitlist spot.

Disclaimer: GetHiking! Charlottesville's Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with this disclaimer.