Aug 21, 8:00 am: James River Loop/Boulder Scramble

If the river stays low and no rain, we will do the boulder scramble from the 22nd Street Pedestrian Tower to the old hydroelectic plant on Belle Isle. If not, normal trail from Buttermilk onto Belle isle.

We'll do 6-7 somewhat brisk miles around the river, Buttermilk to North Bank.

Know your capabilities. We will be crossing the boulders in the river on the south side of Belle Isle There will be some roots and rocks to traverse along with hills and stairs on the trails. Trekking poles may be helpful.

We start by crossing the Nickel (Westhampton) bridge, then go under the bridge heading east on the Western Butterilk. We pass thru Reedy Creek and follow the Buttermilk to the 22nd St. tower. We will go down to the ‘mini’ pipeline and start our boulder scramble or go onto Belle isle.

After crossing to and across Belle Isle we take the Northbank back west to the Pump House. We pass Oregon Hill, then Hollywood, Riverview and Mt Calvery Cemeteries. We also pass by Maymont. Past Maymont we head back up to the Pump House parking lot.

We will pass by a few port-a-potties if you need to stop.