This will be a moderately difficult hike in the Nature Conservancy’s Fortune’s Cove Preserve, which is located south of Charlottesville near Lovingston, VA. The Preserve’s 5.5 mile trail provides challenging mountain terrain with stunning vistas. Hike takes about 5 hours and includes a 1,500 to 1,7000 foot climb. Pets prohibited by the land manager and group size limited to 12. Carpooling is preferred because of limited parking. If interested, contact Phil Freda at philfreda@yahoo.com
To prevent invasive weeds, they ask that you check pant legs and shoes for seeds before hiking. Description of the area here: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/fortunes-cove-preserve/
The ODATC Mission
The construction and maintenance of foot trails for hikers, including the Appalachian Trail between Reids Gap and Rockfish Gap.
The provision of excursions on such trails or other areas.
Offering educational activities related to the need for preserving the great outdoors.
Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club (c). P.O. Box 25283 Richmond, VA 23260-5283 Contact us
