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
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Oct 31, 8:30 AM ~ Jefferson Park to State Capital
Jefferson Park, Richmond, VA 23223, Richmond, Vi, USThis 3.3 mile hike begins at Jefferson Park on Union Hill. It's an urban hike so there'll be no stream crossings, no gullies, no billy goat trails, no poison ivy, no spiders n snakes, no out of control bicyclers! It's a hike over developed urban pavement and sidewalks where the only hazards are automobile traffic, panhandlers, loose bricks and the occasional uneven crack in the sidewalk!
After we leave Jefferson Park we'll pass the C & O Railroad Tunnel, visit the African Burial Ground and stop by Main Street Station. Then we'll take a turn around the State Capitol of Virginia grounds where we'll see the Zero Milestone, The Virginia Women's Monument, the Virginia Civil Rights Monument and the Virginia Washington Monument. We'll pass by the Valentine Museum, take the Leigh Street Viaduct back to Union Hill and still have time to visit Fat Rabbit Bakery on Venable Street!
This hike will begin at the posted time, not five or ten minutes later. If you need help on directions, click on the arrow at "How to Find Us" to display a larger interactive map. When you select "Directions" (left) the best route from your location to the Meet Up rendezvous spot will be calculated for you.
Participants should be able to maintain a pace of 2.5 miles per hour but the ability to negotiate rocks, roots, low hanging branches, uncertain footing on hills, bridges and toxic plants in season will be waived for this downtown excursion. Just be careful with the uneven sidewalks and cobble stone streets!There is ample parking available curbside on the streets around Jefferson Park. Give yourself sufficient time to locate a spot.
• What to bring
Water bottle, clothing appropriate for the season, aspirin, practical footwear, band aids, a cap, visor or bonnet, sunblock and, if you prefer, dry clothes for after hike activities.• Important to know
- There are restroom facilities at Main Street Station. Manage your coffee consumption wisely.
- Oganizer's Contact Number => 804-297-7634
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