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Let's Go Orienteering

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Interpretive Area
Main Park Address: Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.

When

Aug. 7, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering. The Let's Go Adventure staff will show you the basics of reading maps, pacing distances, and navigating cross country. Are you up to the challenge of navigating our orienteering course? This program is up to 2 hours long and limited to 20 participants. The age requirement is 10+ years old.

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We strive to make our programming and special event opportunities accessible and inclusive to all. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our front office to speak with a ranger or contact us through the park email address. We will attempt to accommodate all individuals or families for their unique circumstances and can do so best with advanced communication.

About Let's Go Adventures

Discover new outdoor skills with Virginia State Parks’ Let’s Go Adventures! Join expert-led programs in camping, kayaking, hiking, fly fishing, orienteering, and archery, and gain the confidence to explore Virginia’s State Parks. Learn more at Let’s Go Adventures.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov