Powhatan State Park Hike

We all arrived early at the parking lot and due to potential rain, we headed out at 10:20 and down the Cabin trail (named for the remains of an old 18th or 19th century cabin.  All that remains are the stone foundation and stone fireplace).  The trail conditions were great considering the heavy rains a few days before.  We continued down the Cabin Trail, crossed a stream and up a hill until we came the end of the Cabin Trail and onto the looping Pine Trail, name for all of the long-leaf pine trees which abound this park of the park. 

We walked along a couple of the Pine Trail loops and then onto the Big Woods Trail, and back to the car.  We drove down to the river and boat launch and noticed how very high the James River had been—about 15’ higher than it was that morning (based on the amount of debris and mud).  We drove to the parking lot near the Turkey Trail, which is a trail in an open field running up against a forest or an area of sapplings.  We looped back and concluded our hike for the day, 4.2 miles in about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Join us for our 3rd Saturday (of the month) Hike at 11 a.m., Powhatan State Park.  Meet at the parking lot near Park Office (first parking lot on your left).

We’ll hit the Entry Trail which leads to the main hiking trails: Cabin Trail (~1.5 miles) Pine Trail loops (~1.1 miles), Big Woods trails (~0.7) back to Cabin Trail (~0.5 miles) then back to the parking lot.  Total miles less than 4 miles and 2-1/2 hours.

Park Information:

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/powhatan#general_information

Optional Lunch after the hike at Hickory Notch Grill, 2031 Broad Street Rd, Maidens, VA 23102

http://hickorynotch.com/Menu.html

Bring a jacket, gloves, hat or ear-band.  Also bring water and a snack.