Hike at Cumberland Marsh Nature Preserve Register

Date and Time:
Sun, Sep 7, 2025; 9:30 AM (Eastern)

Organized By: Falls Of The James Group

Location: H23C+9G New Kent, VA, USA

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

Vandell Preserve at Cumberland Marsh is a mixture of freshwater tidal marsh and wooded upland located on the southern bank of the Pamunkey River and situated along the Atlantic Flyway. The preserve provides important migratory and wintering habitat for waterfowl. We'll be looking in particular for bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons, egrets, black ducks, wood ducks, mallards and Canada geese.

The trail is relatively flat, approximately four miles long, through woods and marshes. We'll spend about three hours there.

Level: Easy ()

Cost: Free

Bring: Layered clothing, sturdy shoes suitable for wet ground, food and water for a three hour hike, binoculars

Signup Restrictions: All participants must sign a Sierra Club waiver to participate. Pets are NOT ALLOWED on this outing. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Additional Directions: The trailhead is at the end of Cumberland Rd, which intersects with Hwy 249 just east of New Kent. Note: The last 1/4 mile of the drive is a gravel road.

Carpool: Parking at the trailhead is very limited. Please consider carpooling.For carpooling, meet at the parking lot of Publix Super Market at White Oak Village. We will leave there by 8:40 AM to get to the trailhead on time.

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels

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