James River Hikers

Conditions look good. testing a new kayak to see how it handles a current. I might not be able to keep up with everyone. Bacteria levels at this location are now now deemed safe.

Please bring your own kayak, PFD, water, bug spray, snacks. There is a grungy port-a-potty. You will need to walk into what might be some grungy water in order to launch.

The location is 1200 Brander Street. Anyone new to the location, let me know, as it's kind of confusing as you drive over but trust your GPS if you use this address. You will be passing a waste treatment plan and crossing tracks turning left into the parking lot.

Come on down and enjoy some Chester Hospitality; Holiday Lanes, a long time Chester Institution, has lowered their lane fee and shoe rental fee for James River Hikers! Join your fellow Hikers for a few VERY friendly non-competitive games of bowling from 3:30 to 5:15. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro this is a good way to have some fun, get to know your fellow Meetup members and end the week. For those interested we can go for dinner afterwards. Don't judge a book by its cover. The inside of this alley has been completely renovated with new lanes, state of the art electronic scoring and a 50's retro snack counter. No money was spent on the parking lot, exterior of the building or sign. Please note, the entrance sign on route 1/301 is rather small. This entrance is on left side of route 1/301 just past route 288. Shoes FREE!! Games $4 only!!!

Follow me as I'll lead a mostly BRISK (to MODERATE) 6 mile loop. We'll stop by B-Side Bakehouse briefly.

Brisk 6 mile (approximately an 18 minute mile) walk around beautiful Swift Creek Reservoir and neighborhoods on flat, paved path. For those interested in walking 3 miles, you will have an opportunity to return to your car before we repeat the 3 mile loop. Bring bottled water. We leave promptly at 7am. Hope to see you there!