Hampton Roads Hikers

Starting at 7 AM heading out and back along the Cape Henry Trail (the Shade along This Trail is Premium!)
Open for Suggestions for a post-hike trip to nearby eatery to Cool Heels at hike’s end!
Not reqd that you’ll be going on Camino, Join for as much Mileage as You Desire Round Trip Wear a Pack, bring a snack, as On Camino, we hike in All Weather, yet IF Extreme Storm Warnings are anticipated 1 day prior that date’s event will be CXLD - Bom Caminho!
Q Lisa in 757
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Trying something different this time.
Heading to the VB oceanfront.

12 miles total from the Fort Story fence(89th St.) down to the Rudee Inlet(just south of 2nd St.) & back. This is 6 miles in the sand & 6 miles on cement. I’ve done the north beach & hotel sections separately, but this will be first time tackling all of it together.

Game plan is…
3 miles of sand hiking to boardwalk
3 miles of boardwalk to inlet
Snack break at inlet
3 miles back up to end of boardwalk
3 miles of sand hiking to Fort Story

Feel free to put your toes in the water. I’m sure I will at some point on the return.

Street parking should be available on/around 89th St. Looks like a decent section just left of Fort Story entrance. Otherwise, the north end of the beach has a few spots sporadically in front of the houses on these small streets. Bear with me as I’ve never parked this far up before. Atlantic Ave. breaks off where Shore Dr. begins at the curve. 6 blocks tucked away up there before Fort Story.

Meet up point will be at 89th street beach access point. Not sure if the black Cadillac will be parked right there, but I’m easily recognizable. Tall with a long orange beard.

Please arrive early. We leave on time. If late, head to the beach, turn right & head south to catch up.

As always…
Hike at your own risk.
20 minute/mile is what we average.
Good amount of water, snack & proper attire required.
Bug spray & sunscreen recommended.
No dogs allowed at this event.
No one gets left behind, but please be prepared & aware for the mileage we’re attempting.

Contact me with any questions.

Hiking at Oak Grove

Your GPS should read 409 Byron Street, Chesapeake, VA. Or you’ll get lost.

During the hot summer months, we move from Mount Trashmore to Oak Grove Lake Park.

Same great 1-1/2 mile hike around a lake, but more shade. Hike as many laps as you want. Caution: port-a-potties only.

Park in the spacious parking lot or on the street outside the park.

From the parking lot, walk away from Byron Street toward the lake, on the concrete path. At a crossroads in the path, go right. (You’ll see a playground to your right.) Keep walking to the dirt path. You’ll have a great view of the lake ahead of you.

Allow at least 7 minutes to park, walk and get to the dirt path.

!!!!Changing Start Time to 4:00!!!!

Let's get out and walk the WISC trail and get back to a regular Thursday schedule. We will meet in the parking lot near the Williamsburg Community Gardens. Not at the WISC. Call or text Tom at 757-903-5075 if you can't find us or will be late..