Hampton Roads Hikers

Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu is credited with saying, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". For some joining a hiking group is a journey towards better health. That first step, especially with strangers that regularly hike 3 to 6 miles and longer, is beyond intimidating. I will begin posting hikes titled "Hike to Better Health" for those just beginning their journey. These will be a max of one 1.5 hours, for a distance to be determined by the participants and at a pace acceptable to all of the participants. We'll take breaks when necessary. If one hour is too long we can try to go for 30 minutes. Please bring water and a can do attitude. You CAN do this! It is 1.5 miles around the lake and plenty of places for us to take a break. Let’s meet at the picnic shelter near the lake.

Let’s explore a new park off back end of Virginia Avenue in Virginia Beach known as Marshview Park - Nice paved trail and multitude of soft trails! Lots of recent updates and Master Plan for Bike Trails etc
Got Qs Call Lisa in 757 threefourtwo 1903

Park Info Link

https://parks.virginiabeach.gov/outdoors/city-parks/marshview-park-natural-areas#MarshviewParkImprovements

Mt. Trashmore Wednesday morning hikes are for those who are available on a weekday morning for a refreshing walk and making friends.

If you're going to be late, we'll be back at the flagpole between 9:30 and 9:35 am.

This hike combines at the same time with the Town Center Hike, which includes additional hikers to those listed here.
Moderate pace hike around Mt. Trashmore (around 16 to 20 minute miles).
Meet at restrooms past the parking lot on Edwin Drive (at the flagpole). If you’re driving from S. Independence Blvd, parking is first entrance on the right (on Edwin Drive). The restrooms and flagpole are just beyond the parking lot.
We walk about 1-1/2 miles each lap. Stay for 1 lap, or 2 laps, or up to 3 laps. Optional walk up the steps after the second or third lap.
Be there at the restroom at least 5 minutes early (8:55 am) because we’ll leave as close to 9 am as possible to respect everyone’s schedule.
NOTE: If the first parking lot is closed, drive to the second parking lot on the right or left and walk back to the restrooms and flagpole.
If the weather is iffy, watch for comments.
Note: On the first lap, we walk counterclockwise from the restrooms. About halfway around, there are three paths. We walk down the middle path for the first lap. We walk down the right (longer) path the second and third laps.
If you need a shorter walk, you can take the left path on the first lap. It goes directly to the restrooms and flagpole.
If you’re going to be late, we usually get back to the restrooms after the first lap by 9:35 am. You can meet us then and there.
Alternatively, if you’re late, walk clockwise and you’ll see us walking the other way toward you. Or run counterclockwise to catch up.

Mt. Trashmore Friday morning hikes are for those who are available on a weekday morning for a refreshing walk and making friends.

If you're going to be late, we'll be back at the flagpole between 9:30 and 9:35 am.

This hike combines at the same time with the Town Center Hike, which includes additional hikers to those listed here.
Moderate pace hike around Mt. Trashmore (around 16 to 20 minute miles).
Meet at restrooms past the parking lot on Edwin Drive (at the flagpole). If you’re driving from S. Independence Blvd, parking is first entrance on the right (on Edwin Drive). The restrooms and flagpole are just beyond the parking lot.
We walk about 1-1/2 miles each lap. Stay for 1 lap, or 2 laps, or up to 3 laps. Optional walk up the steps after the second or third lap.
Be there at the restroom at least 5 minutes early (8:55 am) because we’ll leave as close to 9 am as possible to respect everyone’s schedule.
NOTE: If the first parking lot is closed, drive to the second parking lot on the right or left and walk back to the restrooms and flagpole.
If the weather is iffy, watch for comments.
Note: On the first lap, we walk counterclockwise from the restrooms. About halfway around, there are three paths. We walk down the middle path for the first lap. We walk down the right (longer) path the second and third laps.
If you need a shorter walk, you can take the left path on the first lap. It goes directly to the restrooms and flagpole.
If you’re going to be late, we usually get back to the restrooms after the first lap by 9:35 am. You can meet us then and there.
Alternatively, if you’re late, walk clockwise and you’ll see us walking the other way toward you. Or run counterclockwise to catch up.