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First Day Hikes- Self-Guided Activities

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Visitor Center

When

Jan. 1, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

While jumping into the new year, join some guided hikes or take in the beauty of nature on your own. Download the PDFs provided for more park fun.

Find more adventure in the outdoors by geocaching. Follow maps on your phone to tiny "treasures" or caches in the park. Interested in geocaching? Check it out at https://www.geocaching.com/play.

There's always something more to learn about wildlife. You can I.D. plants and animals on the go by downloading the inaturalist app at https://www.inaturalist.org/.

There are so many trails to explore. Experience Pocahontas State Park and other state parks by downloading the avenza app to your smart phone and using the maps to hike near and far this new year. For more information visit https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/how-it-works.html.

Check out Oak Hill Picnic Area or Forest Exploration trail to identify native trees through QR codes on your smartphone.

Storywalk - Follow the pages of a storybook as you explore a trail. Begin at the visitor center to find out which trail will have the story and then begin your exploration and storytime at your own pace. When you're finished, stop back in to let the rangers know about your adventure. The story is great for all ages. The trail will be less than a mile and stroller-friendly.

Documents

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov