Directions to Places to Trail Ride and Parks
Beaverdam State ParkThe following are directions to the Fary’s Mill Rd entrance.9537 Fary's Mill RdGloucester Courthouse VA 23061
804-693-2107http://gloucesterva.info/ParksandRecreation/Parks/BeaverdamPark/tabid/358/Default.aspx
From the Southside:
Take HRBT or M&M tunnel to the Peninsula.
Continue on I-64 West.
Take EXIT 250B toward VA-105, 200 feet
Turn LEFT onto VA-143 Jefferson Ave, 250 feet
Turn RIGHT onto VA-105 Fort Eustis Blvd., proceed 3.6 miles
Turn LEFT onto US-17 N, proceed 18 miles
Turn RIGHT onto Route 606-Fary's Mill Rd., proceed 2.6 miles
You will cross a small bridge, and the forest opens to a marsh area (you can see part of the lake on the right). The Park entrance is just past the bridge.
Turn RIGHT into Beaverdam State Park, parking is on the left.
Chowan Swamp Game Land (Sand Banks) From Suffolk area:Take US-58 Exit RIGHT onto US-13 South, proceed for about 25 miles Turn RIGHT on Gatlington Rd, then at stop sign turn LEFTTurn LEFT on Sandbanks RdTurn immediate RIGHT into Horse Parking Lot
From the South:At the intersection of HWY 17 and HWY 158, follow HWY 158 West for 30 milesTurn RIGHT onto US-13Turn LEFT on Gatlington Rd, then at stop sign turn LEFTTurn LEFT on Sandbanks RdTurn immediate RIGHT into Horse Parking Lothttp://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Hunting/GameLand_Maps/Coastal/Chowan_Swamp.pdf
Heritage Park ($10 annual membership required) 244 Saint Brides Rd. W. Chesapeake VA 23322 From the South: Take 168-Chesapeake Expressway North Turn LEFT onto Battlefield Blvd. S. (second stoplight over the Virginia line), proceed 2 miles Turn LEFT onto St. Brides Rd. W., proceed 1/2 mile Turn LEFT onto Driveway just after the Heritage Park sign Park in the grass on the left From the North: Take 168-Chesapeake Expressway South, for 3.8 miles Take EXIT 8B Hillcrest Pkwy East, proceed 1/2 mile Turn RIGHT onto Battlefield Blvd. S. proceed 4 miles Turn RIGHT onto St. Brides Rd. W., proceed 1/2 mile Turn LEFT onto Driveway just after the Heritage Park sign James River State Park104 Green Hill Dr.Gladstone VA 24553(434) 933-4355 From Hampton Roads area: Follow US-13 N/ US-58 W toward Suffolk Take EXIT for US-460 W toward Petersburg, proceed 60 miles Take EXIT for I-95 N toward Richmond, proceed 10 miles Take EXIT 62 for VA-288 N toward Chesterfield/I64, proceed 18 miles Take EXIT for US-60 W/Powhatan, proceed approx. 80 miles Watch for signs for the park Turn RIGHT onto State Route 605 (River Rd/Green Hill Dr. Follow to main entrance of JRSPhttp://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/james-river.shtml Medoc Mountain State Park 1541 Medoc State Park Rd. Hollister, NC 27844 252-586-6588 From Hampton Roads area: Take US-58 W from Suffolk, approx. 70 miles Take I-95 South, proceed 23 miles Take EXIT 160 for NC-561 W, proceed 7.5 miles Turn LEFT onto SR-48, Brinkleyville Rd., proceed 1.2 miles Turn RIGHT onto SR-1002, Medoc State Park Rd. Look for the Medoc Mountain Bridle Trails sign and entrance on the left. Follow road to horse parking loop and pavilion. Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Ave. Newport News VA, 23603 Take HRBT or M&M tunnel to Peninsula. Continue on I-64 West. Take Fort Eustis Blvd (Rt 105 East) exit 250B. Turn Left off exit on Jefferson Ave. Turn second RIGHT after stoplight to enter park Park in the boat ramp area, past the Ranger's Station Northwest River Park ($10 annual membership required)1733 Indian Creek RdChesapeake VA 23322(757) 421-7151 From Suffolk area: Take US-58/664 to I-64 towards High Rise Bridge in Chesapeake. Take EXIT 291B VA-168 South Chesapeake Expressway towards Great Bridge/Nags Head. Take EXIT 8B Hillcrest Parkway (last exit before toll). Turn RIGHT at light on Battlefield Blvd South by WaWa. Turn LEFT onto Indian Creek Rd by Exxon gas station. Call NRP ahead of time to open the gate Travel approximately 4 miles to Equestrian area entrance on right. Main NRP entrance is just past equestrian area. Petersburg National Battlefield 1539 Hickory Hill Rd. Petersburg VA 23803(804) 732-3531 From Hampton Roads area: Take 460 West out of Suffolk, proceed approx. 50 miles Turn RIGHT onto Hickory Hill Rd at the Sunoco gas station, proceed approx. 1/4 mile Turn second LEFT at Park Headquarters (1539 Hickory Hill Rd). There will be a little sign with horse on it under HQ sign. Follow signs to parking area. There is a vault toilet at parking area. No water on site ~ you must bring your own!http://www.nps.gov/pete/index.htm Staunton River State Park1170 Staunton TrailScottsburg VA 24589(434) 572-4623 From Hampton Roads area: Take US-58 W from Suffolk, proceed approx. 154 miles Turn RIGHT onto Rt 360 James D Hagood Hwy. proceed 8.3 miles Turn RIGHT on Rt 344 Scottsburg Rd. proceed 8.8 miles Turn LEFT into the Equestrian campground http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/staunton-river.shtml Tidewater Horse Trail37093 Warrique RdIvor VA 23866(757) 859-6346 From Hampton Roads area: Take US-58 West towards Suffolk. EXIT 460 West towards Petersburg. Travel 19.4 miles to Ivor. Just past Ivor Furniture, turn Right on Proctors Bridge Rd (Rt 616). Travel 2.1 miles, make sharp Right on Warrique Rd (Rt 617). Turn LEFT onto sandy path, entrance in 0.8 miles.Pay fees in honor box.http://www.tidewaterhorsetrail.com/ York River State Park9801 York River Park RdWilliamsburg VA 23188(757) 566-3036 From the Southside: Take HRBT or M&M tunnel to Peninsula. Continue on I-64 West. Take EXIT 231B Croaker Rd. Go North on Rt 607 (Croaker Rd) for 1 mile.Turn Right on Rt 606 (Riverview Rd). Go approximately 1.5 miles to park entrance on the Left. Horse trailer parking will be on your Left. Pay fees at guard station upon entering.http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river.shtml Yorktown BattlefieldYorktown Battlefield Visitor Center1000 Colonial ParkwayYorktown VA 23690(757) 898-2410http://www.nps.gov/york/planyourvisit/directions.htmView map of Yorktown Battlefield. From the Southside: Take HRBT or M&M tunnel to Peninsula. Continue on I-64 West. Take Fort Eustis Blvd (Rt 105 East) exit 250B. Turn Left off exit on Jefferson Ave. Turn Right at light on Fort Eustis Blvd passing Newport News Park horse ring on left. Turn Left on Rt 17 North. Turn Right on Rt 704. Go 1/2 mile, Turn Left Rt 634. Park at Surrender Field.
Chowan Swamp Game Land (Sand Banks) From Suffolk area:Take US-58 Exit RIGHT onto US-13 South, proceed for about 25 miles Turn RIGHT on Gatlington Rd, then at stop sign turn LEFTTurn LEFT on Sandbanks RdTurn immediate RIGHT into Horse Parking Lot
From the South:At the intersection of HWY 17 and HWY 158, follow HWY 158 West for 30 milesTurn RIGHT onto US-13Turn LEFT on Gatlington Rd, then at stop sign turn LEFTTurn LEFT on Sandbanks RdTurn immediate RIGHT into Horse Parking Lothttp://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Hunting/GameLand_Maps/Coastal/Chowan_Swamp.pdf
Heritage Park ($10 annual membership required) 244 Saint Brides Rd. W. Chesapeake VA 23322 From the South: Take 168-Chesapeake Expressway North Turn LEFT onto Battlefield Blvd. S. (second stoplight over the Virginia line), proceed 2 miles Turn LEFT onto St. Brides Rd. W., proceed 1/2 mile Turn LEFT onto Driveway just after the Heritage Park sign Park in the grass on the left From the North: Take 168-Chesapeake Expressway South, for 3.8 miles Take EXIT 8B Hillcrest Pkwy East, proceed 1/2 mile Turn RIGHT onto Battlefield Blvd. S. proceed 4 miles Turn RIGHT onto St. Brides Rd. W., proceed 1/2 mile Turn LEFT onto Driveway just after the Heritage Park sign James River State Park104 Green Hill Dr.Gladstone VA 24553(434) 933-4355 From Hampton Roads area: Follow US-13 N/ US-58 W toward Suffolk Take EXIT for US-460 W toward Petersburg, proceed 60 miles Take EXIT for I-95 N toward Richmond, proceed 10 miles Take EXIT 62 for VA-288 N toward Chesterfield/I64, proceed 18 miles Take EXIT for US-60 W/Powhatan, proceed approx. 80 miles Watch for signs for the park Turn RIGHT onto State Route 605 (River Rd/Green Hill Dr. Follow to main entrance of JRSPhttp://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/james-river.shtml Medoc Mountain State Park 1541 Medoc State Park Rd. Hollister, NC 27844 252-586-6588 From Hampton Roads area: Take US-58 W from Suffolk, approx. 70 miles Take I-95 South, proceed 23 miles Take EXIT 160 for NC-561 W, proceed 7.5 miles Turn LEFT onto SR-48, Brinkleyville Rd., proceed 1.2 miles Turn RIGHT onto SR-1002, Medoc State Park Rd. Look for the Medoc Mountain Bridle Trails sign and entrance on the left. Follow road to horse parking loop and pavilion. Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Ave. Newport News VA, 23603 Take HRBT or M&M tunnel to Peninsula. Continue on I-64 West. Take Fort Eustis Blvd (Rt 105 East) exit 250B. Turn Left off exit on Jefferson Ave. Turn second RIGHT after stoplight to enter park Park in the boat ramp area, past the Ranger's Station Northwest River Park ($10 annual membership required)1733 Indian Creek RdChesapeake VA 23322(757) 421-7151 From Suffolk area: Take US-58/664 to I-64 towards High Rise Bridge in Chesapeake. Take EXIT 291B VA-168 South Chesapeake Expressway towards Great Bridge/Nags Head. Take EXIT 8B Hillcrest Parkway (last exit before toll). Turn RIGHT at light on Battlefield Blvd South by WaWa. Turn LEFT onto Indian Creek Rd by Exxon gas station. Call NRP ahead of time to open the gate Travel approximately 4 miles to Equestrian area entrance on right. Main NRP entrance is just past equestrian area. Petersburg National Battlefield 1539 Hickory Hill Rd. Petersburg VA 23803(804) 732-3531 From Hampton Roads area: Take 460 West out of Suffolk, proceed approx. 50 miles Turn RIGHT onto Hickory Hill Rd at the Sunoco gas station, proceed approx. 1/4 mile Turn second LEFT at Park Headquarters (1539 Hickory Hill Rd). There will be a little sign with horse on it under HQ sign. Follow signs to parking area. There is a vault toilet at parking area. No water on site ~ you must bring your own!http://www.nps.gov/pete/index.htm Staunton River State Park1170 Staunton TrailScottsburg VA 24589(434) 572-4623 From Hampton Roads area: Take US-58 W from Suffolk, proceed approx. 154 miles Turn RIGHT onto Rt 360 James D Hagood Hwy. proceed 8.3 miles Turn RIGHT on Rt 344 Scottsburg Rd. proceed 8.8 miles Turn LEFT into the Equestrian campground http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/staunton-river.shtml Tidewater Horse Trail37093 Warrique RdIvor VA 23866(757) 859-6346 From Hampton Roads area: Take US-58 West towards Suffolk. EXIT 460 West towards Petersburg. Travel 19.4 miles to Ivor. Just past Ivor Furniture, turn Right on Proctors Bridge Rd (Rt 616). Travel 2.1 miles, make sharp Right on Warrique Rd (Rt 617). Turn LEFT onto sandy path, entrance in 0.8 miles.Pay fees in honor box.http://www.tidewaterhorsetrail.com/ York River State Park9801 York River Park RdWilliamsburg VA 23188(757) 566-3036 From the Southside: Take HRBT or M&M tunnel to Peninsula. Continue on I-64 West. Take EXIT 231B Croaker Rd. Go North on Rt 607 (Croaker Rd) for 1 mile.Turn Right on Rt 606 (Riverview Rd). Go approximately 1.5 miles to park entrance on the Left. Horse trailer parking will be on your Left. Pay fees at guard station upon entering.http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river.shtml Yorktown BattlefieldYorktown Battlefield Visitor Center1000 Colonial ParkwayYorktown VA 23690(757) 898-2410http://www.nps.gov/york/planyourvisit/directions.htmView map of Yorktown Battlefield. From the Southside: Take HRBT or M&M tunnel to Peninsula. Continue on I-64 West. Take Fort Eustis Blvd (Rt 105 East) exit 250B. Turn Left off exit on Jefferson Ave. Turn Right at light on Fort Eustis Blvd passing Newport News Park horse ring on left. Turn Left on Rt 17 North. Turn Right on Rt 704. Go 1/2 mile, Turn Left Rt 634. Park at Surrender Field.