Hike at Varina LandLab Register

Date and Time:
Sun, May 18, 2025; 9:30 AM (Eastern)

Organized By: Falls Of The James Group

Location: 9101 Deep Bottom Rd, Richmond, VA 23231, USA

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Event Organizers:
Ralph Grove
   rfgrove@icloud.com
   (540) 478-3677

The Varina LandLab is located in eastern Henrico County adjacent to Deep Bottom Park and fronts the James River, Four Mile Creek, and Roundabout Creek. It is dubbed a “LandLab” for its purpose as an outdoor classroom for local K-12 students, University classes, and curious minds of all ages. The biodiversity that can be found at Varina LandLab is extraordinary and offers an opportunity to learn about ecology, sustainability, and effective land management.

On this hike, we'll walk 3-4 miles of the trails through the LandLab, some over open ground and some through woods. The trails are a combination of gravel roads and grass. Grass trails may be wet, so wear shoes that you don't mind getting wet and bring a pair of dry socks for the trip home.






 

Level: Easy

Cost: Free

Bring: Water, sun protection, jacket, binoculars

Signup Restrictions: All participants must sign a Sierra Club waiver to participate. Pets are allowed on this outing. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Additional Directions: Meet at Entrance #2, on Deep Bottom Road. After turning onto Deep Bottom Road, you'll pass Entrance #1 on the left almost immediately. Entrance #2 is on the left about 1/3 mile further down the road. Google Maps will show you only Entrance #3, which is further down the road on the right. See the park map at https://capitalregionland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/VLL_Map_wClosure_May31_2023.pdf

Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels

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