First Sunday Breakfast and Hike

TRIPS & EVENTS

First Sunday Breakfast and Hike

Hiking/Walk

DATE: Dec 03, 2017 Sunday

END DATE: Dec 03, 2017 Sunday

Trip/Event Location: Richmond VA

Trip Leader(s)

TrailGuyEric
Richmond, VA United States

Meeting Time: 9:30 AM

Max # People: 10

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level:

Easy to Moderate

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Region: DC Region

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Summary

Breakfast at McLean's, 8:00am - 9:00am 3205 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230

Meet At park around 9:30 am. Hike Distance: 4 to 5 Miles; Terrain: Rocks, dirt, gravel, pavement; mostly shaded
What To Bring: Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, sunscreen, and insect repellant if desired

This park, which was in succession once a quarry, an estate and then an amusement park, is listed in Virginia's Historic Register, and a booklet on the park's history can be purchased from the Friends of Forest Hill Park, a group that also offers volunteer activities in the park.

The park consists of the historic Stone House, once the park manager's home that can now be rented for small meetings or events, a lake, which has been restored in recent years, tennis courts, picnic shelters, a children's playground, and many paths and trails are popular for walking and jogging. A partial wetland, much wildlife can be viewed in the park, and there are also sloping hills for passive recreation. It is well known as a popular sledding site anytime it snows in Richmond, and during the summer months Sunday concerts are hosted in the park.

Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

Take the entrance to the park at 42nd street at New Kent Avenue, Richmond, VA. Park in the gravel lot adjacent to the first shelter. Meet at the picnic table at the first shelter.