Trip report
Walking the Virginia Capital Trail & Lunch at Poe’s Inn
Hiking/Walk DATE: 12/07/2019 - 12/07/2019
Trip/Event Location: Richmond, VA
US
Trip Leader(s): TrailGuyEric
Max # People: 15
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Come join us for a nice Saturday stroll on the Virginia Capital Trail beginning at Great Shiplock Park, travelling through Rocketts Landing (which has really grown) then along Old Osbourne Turnpike
...Meet at the green sign (see picture). 2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223 (Great Shiplock Park)
Trip Report/Photos
we three started a bit late waiting for a no-show, but we also started with a good pace enjoying the sunny morning although walking into the sun. Fortunately, I had remembered that this is an issue on this trail and recommended hats for all which made the walk really enjoyable. It's no pleasure to squint for 5 miles. We enjoyed views of Rockets Landing and the many soybean and wheat fields that are surprisingly close to Richmond. After 2 hours we reached our turn around point and headed back at a slightly quicker pace think of having a nice lunch at Poe's (as in Edgar Allan) Inn. Another of the walkers that had to decline was able to meet up for lunch and we had a great time eating and chatting.
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