Winter Solstice Rambles
Where
Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Multiple Locations
When
Dec. 21, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Make the most of the shortest day of the year and ring in the winter season with a series of ranger-led hikes. Plan to hike one or all to hear more about the upcoming seasonal changes you'll see around the park and traditions of the solstice.
Please dress for the weather. Child carriers are recommended. Well behaved pets on a 6-ft leash are welcome. All trails are hard-packed gravel/earth. Sunrise 7:21 a.m. to Sunset 4:56 p.m.
Hike #1: 6:45 a.m. - 8 a.m. Co-op Trail (2 miles). Meet at Swift Creek Boat Launch.
Hike #2: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Beaver Lake Trail (2.5 miles). Meet at Visitor Center.
Hike #3: 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Trail-Mix (5 miles). Meet at Visitor Center.
Hike #4: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Big Poplar Trail (0.7 miles). Meet at Visitor Center.
Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.
Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information HERE.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Winter Solstice Rambles - Dec. 21, 2024. 6:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Winter Solstice Rambles - Dec. 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Winter Solstice Rambles - Dec. 21, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.