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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Aug 2, 9 AM - Texas Beach to Shields Lake
Texas Beach Parking Lot, 1912 Texas Avenue, Richmond, VA, US- This three mile hike follows the historic Kanawah Canal from the Texas Beach Parking Lot to the equally historic Pump House. We will climb up the hill by way of the Dogwood Dell Trail to Shields Lake in Byrd Park, passing by Maymont and back through the surrounding neighborhoods to Texas Beach.
We'll be on the North Bank Trail (see photo) due to bridge repairs currently underway at the Texas Beach pedesterian crossover. We'll have to save Foushee's Mill, Charlie's Crossing, the railroad tracks and the riverside trail for another day but there will be an abundance of other sights and sounds to capture your attention!
As with all hikes, this one begins at the posted time, not five or ten minutes later. If you are unfamiliar with the meet up location, add a few minutes to your travel schedule so you will not arrive at an empty parking lot (seriously). Some ability to negotiate tree roots, rustic trails, low hanging vines, toxic plants, culverts, reptiles, damp trail conditions, stairs, spider webs, fallen trees, scorpions, skunks, migratory waterfowl, and river rocks is desirable. Hiking sticks are recommended though not required.
Use the inset map (Click the arrow at "How to Find Us") in the event description get directions if this location is not familiar to you.
• What to bring- Water bottle, clothing appropriate for the season, cap, visor or bonnet, practical footwear, insect repellent, sun screen dry clothes, band aids, extra shoelaces.
• Important to know
- Primitive restroom facilities are available at Texas Beach and the Pump House. There are water fountains at the Pump House in season.
- Police Non-emergency Number --> 804-646-5100
- Organizer Contact Number => 804-297-7634
- James River Water Level on Hike Day
38 attendees
Past events
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