Where: Fortune's Cove Preserve, Nelson County
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 rugged and challenging mountain terrain with stunning vistas. The hike takes about 5 hours and includes a 1,500-to-1,700-foot climb. If we see or expect icy conditions, we will take the less steep 3.9-mile route described in the link. But be prepared with poles and/or micro spikes just in case.
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.
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