Jun 11, 9 AM ~ Jefferson Park to Capitol Square
Details
This 3.0 mile hike begins at Jefferson Park on Union Hill. It's an urban hike so there'll be no stream crossings, no gullies, no billy goat trails, no poison ivy, no spiders n snakes, no out of control bicyclers! It's a hike over developed urban pavement and sidewalks where the only hazards are automobile traffic, panhandlers, loose bricks and the occasional uneven crack in the sidewalk!
After we leave Jefferson Park we'll follow the Leigh Street Viaduct to 10th Street which will take us to the Capital where we will take a turn around the State Capitol of Virginia grounds. We'll see Zero Milestone, The Virginia Women's Monument, the Virginia Civil Rights Monument and the Virginia Washington Monument. We'll continue on to Main Street Station, the Poe Museum, Richmond Hill and the Grace Street Ovelook, and St John's Church before returning to our starting point.
This hike will begin at the posted time, not five or ten minutes later. If you need help on directions, click on the arrow above "How to Find Us" to display a larger interactive map. When you select "Directions" (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 ample parking available curbside on the streets around Jefferson Park. Give yourself sufficient time to locate a spot.
• What to bring
Water bottle, clothing appropriate for the season, aspirin, practical footwear, band aids, a cap, visor or bonnet, a valid ID, sunblock and dry clothes for after hike activities.
• Important to know
- There are restroom facilities at Main Street Station & City Hall . Manage your coffee consumption wisely.
- Jefferson Park is bounded by E. Marshall St, Cedar St, Jefferson Ave, N. 21st St, Clay St, & Princess Anne Ave. Best parking is on Princess Anne or N. 21st St.