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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Sep 17, 10 AM ~ Floodwall Loop
Richmond Railroad Museum, Hull Street at 3rd St (south end of the Mayo Bridge), Richmond, VA, US- Anticipated Weather on Hike Day
- Today's 3.6 mile hike will begin and end in the Floodwall Visitor Parking Lot located across Hull Street from the Richmond Railroad Museum near 1st Street. We will follow the South Floodwall west to the Manchester Bridge, admire the cityscape from the Manchester Overlook, and cross the river on the Potterfield Bridge. We'll take a break on Brown's Island, pass through the Murals Gallery and follow the Canal Walk to the Mayo Bridge. Once back on the south side of the river we'll continue east on the Floodwall to its terminus at I-95. Manchester Road will bring us back to the starting point.
It will be about time for brunch when we finish and Cafe Zata is just up the street. That's my plan anyhow!
- Hikes begin 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 won't get left behind. If you need help on directions click on the arrow found under "How to Find Us". When you select "Directions" (left) the best route from your current location to the Meet Up rendezvous spot will be calculated for you.
- On a phone click on the map icon to the right of the Meet Up Location
- 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.
- There are rudimentary restroom facilities on Brown's Island.
- This is a hike of approximately 3.6 miles over improved surfaces, trails, and stairways. Participants should be able to maintain a pace of twenty-five minutes per mile and negotiate stairways.
- The Floodwall Visitors Parking Lot only has fifteen parking spaces so come early enough to get a spot or be prepared to locate curbside parking on E 1st St, Brander St, E 2nd St, Decatur St or Hull Street.
- Police Non-Emergency Number 804-646-5100
- Organizer's Contact Number => 804-297-7634
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