REVERSE MONTICELLO TRAIL
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Join us for an easy 4 mile round trip hike from Monticello's visitor center down to the Kemper Park pond and back, along gravel walkways and wooden boardwalks. This “reverse” direction can make parking much easier and is encouraged by Monticello on busy weekends.
Meet at the trailhead AT THE TOP where it ends at the bus/RV parking lot. Introductions usually take about 5 minutes; if you are running late, walk fast and join us.
Please park in section E2 or E3, as described below.
RSVP: Please immediately update your RSVP to "No" if you find that you cannot attend the event (EDIT RSVP at the bottom of the event’s page). No shows will be moved to Not Going on future hikes. If you feel you have been flagged as a No Show in error, please send me a meetup message!
WEATHER: pouring rain or thunder and lightning will cancel this walk. Otherwise, we go.
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 - Disclaimer (https://www.meetup.com/GetHiking-Charlottesville-Charlottesville-VA/pages/21088739/Disclaimer/ )
DIRECTIONS: From Charlottesville and I-64, take Rte. 20 south toward Scottsville. After I-64 ramps, pass through the light at College Drive, continuing to the next intersection at Rte. 53. Turn left on Rte. 53 and go 1.7 miles, following signs for Monticello. Park in the visitor main parking lot, PREFERABLY IN SECTION E2 OR E3, which are easily reached by turning right into the RV parking lot and keep going down the hill to those lots (closest to the exit). Meet at the entrance to the gravel trail, located beside where the paved entrance drive first enters the RV parking area.