Jan 18, 10 AM ~ Hike From The Carillon to Texas Beach

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This 4.3 mile hike follows the historic Kanawah Canal from the Carillon to the Texas Beach Parking Lot. After descending from the hill top by way of the Dogwood Dell Trail we will pass by the Pump House and follow the North Bank Trail to Texas Beach. Our return route will take us through the neighborhoods surrounding Maymont, through the Maymont Nature Center and around Shields Lake in Byrd Park.

We'll be on the North Bank Trail due to bridge repairs currently underway at the Texas Beach pedestrian crossover. We will save Foushee's Mill, Charlie's Crossing, the railroad tracks and the Texas beach 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, skunks, migratory waterfowl, and river rocks is desirable. Hiking sticks are recommended though not required. Use the inset map (See "How to Find Us") in the event description get directions if you are not from here. When you select "Directions" (upper left) the best route from your location to the Meet Up rendezvous spot will be calculated.
Good To Know
What to bring: Water bottle, clothing appropriate for the season, practical footwear, insect repellent, a snack, dry clothes, aspirin, band aids. Primitive restroom facilities are available at the Carillon, the Pump House and at Texas Beach. Water is available in season at the Pump House and the Carillon. 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.