About us
James River Hikers takes pride in our reputation as a large welcoming community offering a variety of wholesome activities that will challenge, stimulate and entertain.
Want to explore Richmond's finest scenes, activities and venues with a community of nice local people who may become your new friends? If so, you'll love James River Hikers.
Check out our calendar, and you'll find something for everyone. We do hikes, and other outdoor adventures, concerts, history, lectures, social and sporting events, parties, karaoke, volunteering for community support programs, and much more.
While Event Organizers provide a framework for your Meetup experience, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for our Meetups, you acknowledge and agree that hiking, outdoor activities and any of our Meetups carry the risk of injury or even death, and that you accept those risks. Further, you understand and accept this disclaimer and agree not to bring any type of claim against the Event Organizers, James River Hikers or other participants.
James River Hikers does not charge money for membership or Meetups.
We do however have expenses as we need about $700 per year to pay the Meetup company + money to fund our gravestone cleaning project. While not required, we would be grateful for your support by participating in the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
Details on how to apply for the Kroger program are posted as informational meetups on the final day of the month about quarterly. Like this one.
# Kroger Community Awards Program
https://www.meetup.com/james-river-hikers/events/311284479/?eventOrigin=group_calendar
How about joining us?
Dennis, Founder of James River Hikers
Upcoming events
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Jun 17, 9 AM ~ Shields Lake to Riverview Cemetery
2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond, Vi, US- Anticipated Weather on Hike Day
- This is anticipated to be a 3.1 mile hike. There is a limited requirement to be able to ford a stream, and possess the ability to recognize toxic plants, negotiate rocks, roots, fallen trees, damp trail conditions, stairs, steep ascents, vines, low hanging branches, culverts, uncertain footing on hills, reptiles, spider webs, scorpions, and birds of prey as only a short part of the hike is on the North Bank Trail.
Meet at the parking area on Shields Lake Dr. (just north of the Maymont Nature Center) and take a leisurely hike through part of Byrd Park and the Randolph neighborhood. We'll pass Swan Lake then follow Lakeview Ave, Allen Ave & Idlewood Ave to Randolph Street. Randolph will take us into Riverside Cemetery at which point we'll access the North Bank Trail. Eventually we'll turn for home on Hampton Street which will take us to the Maymont Nature Center and our starting point.
If you are unfamiliar with the meet up location and parking availability, add a few minutes to your travel schedule so you can find us.
If you don't have a clue about the location of Shields Lake, click on the arrow located just above "How to Find Us" in the event description. An interactive map will be displayed and when "Directions" (left) is selected the best route from your current location to the Meet Up rendezvous spot will be calculated for you. Before the hike be sure to place anything 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 2.5 miles per hour. The parking area we will use is readily identifiable and you should have no trouble locating it. You have probably passed it many times. This is a dog friendly hike.• What to bring
- Water bottle, a cap, visor or bonnet, clothing appropriate for the season, aspirin, sun block, insect repellent, band aids, & practical footwear.
- Restroom facilities may be available along the hike route but there is no guarantee. Plan accordingly.
- Organizer contact number => 804-297-7634
- Police Non-emergency Number => 804-646-5100
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June 18, 3:00 pm: Clean Gravestones at Shockoe Hill Cemetery #73
Shockoe Hill Cemetery, 209 Hospital St, Richmond, VA, USThis will be our 73rd time cleaning gravestones.
This YouTube video describes the process we follow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WdUSzKcmjs
All supplies and equipment will be provided.
We will provide a cleaning product called Gravestone Monument Cleaner, a non-toxic fungicide that is pH neutral and does not harm stones.
James River Hikers created, funded and installed a history sign at the grist mill Dr. Foushee built in 1819 and is now located on the Texas Beach Trail. Here's a related article.
https://www.meetup.com/James-River-Hikers/messages/boards/thread/29051292
Dr. Foushee's monument was the first we cleaned July 18, 2020. Here is the meetup of our first cleaning.
https://www.meetup.com/james-river-hikers/events/271769730/
The link below provides more information about the cemetery and includes this statement:
"Shockoe Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many famous people. These include Revolutionary War hero Peter Francisco, Chief Justice John Marshall, and Union Spy Elizabeth Van Lew to name a few. Intermingled with them are the elite, the working class, and the poor."
https://shockoehillcemetery.org/our-residents/
8 attendees
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