Jul 3, 9 AM - Legends Brewery to Reedy Creek Landing

The train's no longer running over to Belle Isle but a pedestrian bridge has been built on the supports of this old bridge. We will begin and end our 4.75 mile hike at Legends Brewery, 321 W 7th Street. Heading west from Legends on Buttermilk Trail East, to the 22nd Street Park Entrance and the beginning of the Buttermilk Trail. We'll pass the landmark that gave this trail its name and continue west on Buttermilk to Reedy Creek Landing where we will take a brief rest stop then begin our return to civilization on the Reedy Creek Trail, gaining access to Belle Isle via the pedestrian bridge that once was a railroad bridge (see photo). Crossing Belle Isle, we'll make our way to Brown's Island by way of Tredegar Street, and once more cross the river on the Potterfield Bridge, which evokes images of the Evacuation Route of 1865. (We are at the four mile mark at the mid-point of the Potterfield Bridge!) Then we'll finish off our hike at the Manchester Overlook and return to our starting point on West 7th Street.

• This is a hike of approximately 4.75 miles over developed urban pavement, dirt and gravel trails, ladders and stairways. As with all JRH hikes, this hike will begin at the posted time, not five or ten minutes later. If you need help on directions, click on the inset map (under "How to find us") to display a larger interactive map. When you select "Directions" (on the left) the best route from your location to the Meet Up rendezvous spot at 321 W 7th Street will be calculated for you.
• Participants should be able to maintain a pace of 2.5 miles per hour and possess the ability to negotiate rocks, roots, low hanging branches, vines, uncertain footing on hills, uneven sidewalks, cobble stone streets, and bridges, and recognize toxic plants in season.

• Good to know --

• Information about the Flood Wall
• Richmond Weather on Hike Day
• What's the River Level today?
• Rudimentary restroom facilities are available on Brown's Island & at Reedy Creek Landing.
• Limited curbside parking is available on McDonough Street, 6th St. behind Legends, and 7th Street.
• This is a dog friendly hike.
• A map of the hike route is included with the photos below. Also representative photos of what you can expect on this hike.
• Police Non-emergency Number --> 804-646-5100

• What to bring

• Water bottle, clothing appropriate for the season, aspirin, practical footwear, cap or bonnet, pepper spray, band aids, insect repellant, sunblock, a dry garment for after hike activities.

The deck at Legend Brew Pub invites us for an after hike cool beverage and/or snack after the hike so build in some time to get to know your fellow hikers over a decompression beverage!
(Call or text 804-297-7634 if you need to contact the event organizer.)