It's Time to Take a Hike in Richmond, Virginia!
The best way to experience Richmond is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Virginian authors Philip Riggan and Nathan Lott, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Richmond. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.
Explore the urban wilderness of the James River Park System in the heart of the city. Trek across the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Walnut Creek Park. Marvel at the pristine shores of the Potomac at Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve. Immerse yourself in Civil War history at Richmond National Battlefield Park. Admire views of the Appomattox River from the High Bridge trestle. With this book as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the River City's best hikes!
Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you're going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Richmond provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Richmond and the surrounding communities.
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Höhe: 229 mm
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978-1-63404-312-0 (9781634043120)
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Philip Riggan spends much of his free time outdoors and considers his hikes in Montana at Glacier National Park his favorites, although he has enjoyed hiking along the Appalachian Trail in Virginia as well. Since he hung up his soccer cleats, he has devoted more time to riding bikes, hiking, and paddling. He is lucky enough to have his family join him on many of his outings. He also volunteers in Richmond-area parks and public spaces and appreciates all the wonderful and generous people he has met who share a common goal to increase respect for our natural environment. Phil holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Richmond and a master's degree in urban planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. After 23 years in the media business, he switched careers in 2016 and became a transportation planner for the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, focusing on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and improving connections to mass transit.
Nathan Lott holds a journalism degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. The son of an Air Force officer, he has lived and traveled widely in the United States, Europe, and the Near East. He credits his parents with fostering the appreciation for history, culture, and the natural world that serves him well as a writer.
Overview Map
Map Legend
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
Richmond Central
Brown's Island/Potterfield Bridge Loop
Byrd Park/Pump House Park
Deep Run Park
Forest Hill Park
James River Park Loop
James River Park Main Area
Joseph Bryan Park
Lewis G. Larus Park
North Bank Park
Pony Pasture Rapids
Powhite Park
Richmond Slave Trail
Virginia Capital Trail
South of the James
Amelia Wildlife Management Area
Appomattox River Trail
Dutch Gap Conservation Area
Mid-Lothian Mines Park
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Pocahontas State Park
Powhatan State Park
Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
Robious Landing Park
Rockwood Park
East to Williamsburg and Tidewater
Beaverdam Park
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Cold Harbor Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park
Cumberland Marsh Natural Area Preserve
Dorey Park
Greensprings Greenway
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
Malvern Hill Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park
Newport News Park
Wahrani Nature Park
Waller Mill Park
York River State Park
North to Fredericksburg and the Northern Neck
Belle Isle State Park
Caledon State Park and Natural Area
Canal Path/Rappahannock River Heritage Trail
Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve
Lake Anna State Park
Motts Run Reservoir
North Anna Battlefield Park
Poor Farm Park
Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield
Westmoreland State Park
Zoar State Forest
West to Charlottesville and Central Virginia
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Fluvanna Heritage Trail
Hardware River Wildlife Management Area
High Bridge Trail State Park
Ivy Creek Natural Area
Leakes Mill Park
Observatory Hill
Ragged Mountain Natural Area
Rivanna Trail
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Scheier Natural Area
Twin Lakes State Park
Walnut Creek Park
Appendix A: Local Shopping for Hikers
Appendix B: Clubs and Organizations
Index
About the Authors
