March 7, 9 am: Petersburg Camino-Style Urban Hike w/1st & 2nd Breakfasts
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Ever wondered what a morning on the Camino de Santiago is like — or maybe you know and want to experience it again? This 7.5-mile urban hike is designed to mimic a classic Camino day:
walk → eat → walk → eat again! (the best part of long-distance hiking 😄)
We’ll start in Old Towne Petersburg's Griffin Lounge, then walk a few blocks to Buttery Baking House for a first breakfast before officially “leaving town.” Camino realism note: if Buttery is too crowded, we may enjoy their fabulous treats on-the-go (or put them in your pack to enjoy later!), just like on the Camino sometimes.
From there, we’ll settle into a moderate, conversational pace (about 17 min/mile) as we loop through Ettrick and Colonial Heights, passing around Virginia State University and historic Pocahontas Island. The route is mostly flat and primarily paved, with just enough greenery to keep things interesting. We’ll cross the Appomattox River twice on this circular route before ending right back where we started for (optional) second breakfast… or lunch… at Griffin Lounge. Think of it as a relaxed, exploratory walk with good conversation, good food, and a few little bits of history thrown in. Come for the walk, enjoy the food, and experience a mini Camino.... No jet lag required!
📍 Location: Old Towne Petersburg (about 20 min. from downtown Richmond)
🥐 Food Stops: Buttery Baking House + Griffin Lounge
🥾 Distance: ~7.5 miles.
🌿 Terrain: Mostly flat, mostly pavement, some wooded paths
🚶 Pace: Moderate & social (about 17 min/mile)
🚻︎ Bathrooms: There will be facilities at the start (Griffin Lounge), at Buttery Bake House (15 min. later), at WaWa (half way through the walk) and, of course, at the end, back at Griffin Lounge.
🅿️ Parking: Please do not park in the Griffin Lounge parking lot, but instead next door at the Battery Barn parking lot on the closest side to Griffin Lounge. (The two businesses have a deal worked out for weekend parking.) The Battery Barn is at: 124 E Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803
NOTE #1: Please meet me INSIDE Griffen Lounge after you park at the next door Battery Barn parking lot.
NOTE #2: The 3-hours allocated for this walk does not include the final meal at Griffin Lounge, which, if you choose to stay for this optional part, will, of course, add additional time on to the event.