See Booker T. Washington NM Hardy VA. Walk 5 km (3 miles)

Walk 5 km in Booker T. Washington National Monument. Walk thru hay fields and along heavily wooded paths that follow the headwaters of Gills Creek. See the reconstructed cabin, farm and tobacco barn and eventually return to the visitor's center. Afterwards, we can have lunch in Moosie's Restaurant at the Halesford Bridge (16 Bridgewater Pointe Pl, Moneta, VA 24121). There is a tick advisary, so cover up and use DEET or other insect repellent.

Meet in parking lot of the National Monument (do not go inside the building). It is free to enter and park. As you drive in, look for the picnic table on the left and park near there. Meet walk host Ron Jones at the picnic table by 9:50 am to register so we can leave at 10 am. Walk cost is $4 to defray admin expenses and for AVA walk credit (correct change appreciated or Zelle). Those willing to accept the Ten Walk Challenge will get a free New Walker's Packet, value $21! The Packet has coupons for two Free Walks!! Contact Ron at [outdoorsy_guy1@yahoo.com](mailto:outdoorsy_guy1@yahoo.com) or (703) 217-3140 if you have questions. Hope to see you there!