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Let's Go Orienteering!

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Shelter 1 (near playground)
Main Park Address: Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.

When

Aug. 8, 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 two hours long and limited to 20 participants. The age requirement is 10+ years old.

Registration Required: Reserve your spot online.

compass resting on a map

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: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov