Dec 17, 10 AM ~ Oregon Hill Overlook to Virginia State Capital

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This 3.0 mile hike begins at the Oregon Hill Overlook located near the intersection of South Pine Street and Oregon Hill Parkway. While billed as an urban hike (yawn) we will visit several historically significant landmarks. Among them are the State Capitol of Virginia, the Zero Milestone, Old City Hall, The Virginia Women's Monument, the Virginia Civil Rights Monument and the Virginia Washington Monument. On our return trip from the Capital we will follow 7th Street to the Canal Walk and cross Brown's Island before returning to our starting point.

This is a hike of 3.0 miles over developed urban pavement and sidewalks where the only hazards are automobile traffic, panhandlers, ladies of the night and the occasional uneven crack in the sidewalk!. This hike will begin at the posted time, not five or ten minutes later. If you need help on directions, click on the 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 will be calculated for you.

Participants should be able to maintain a pace of 2.5 miles per hour but the ability to negotiate rocks, roots, low hanging branches, uncertain footing on hills, bridges and toxic plants in season will be waived for this downtown excursion. Just be careful with the uneven sidewalks and cobble stone streets!

There is no parking lot on Oregon Hill, but abundant curbside parking is available on one side of Oregon Hill Parkway and on South Pine and South Laurel Streets.

• What to bring
Water bottle, clothing appropriate for the season, aspirin. practical footwear, band aids, umbrella, a cap, visor or bonnet & dry clothes for after hike activities.

• Important to know
Restroom facilities are scarce but will be available late in the hike at Brown's Island.