Loop de’Ville Hike!

OVERVIEW

Hello ODC friends!! If you haven’t heard already, the Loop de’Ville is upon us. Loop de’Ville is a town-wide celebration of our lovely Rivanna Trail, who lovingly circles the city. This is a FREE, supported trail event where people can walk/run/bike to their heart’s content (we will be walking). There is also a free concert with drinks and food after the trail festivities!!

**sidenote– if you want to join this trip make sure you register for the event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loop-de-ville-fest-2024-hike-the-loop-tickets-936566334117

Here is some information about the event from their website (https://loopdeville.org/):

Distance: ~ 20 miles.

Hiking time: approximately 9 hours. This is variable due to rest stops and hiking speeds. We are not out to set any time record, but will keep a steady pace.

We hike around the City in a counterclockwise direction, using road walks and detours where necessary.

Start: The Rivanna River Company is located at 1518 E High St (behind the new Hogwaller Brewing). Parking is available along Riverdale Drive and in the Burnley-Moran Elementary school parking lot, across High Street from our meeting point (map below). We leave from the RTF tent promptly at 8:30 am.

Finish: We’ll end at the Rivanna River Company about 5:00 pm, in time for the concert. Beer and food can be purchased at Hogwaller Brewing all afternoon. Local beer, wine, and food trucks will be on-site at Rivanna River Co. starting at 12:00 pm, with the concert beginning at 4:30pm!

Bailout Points / Sag Wagon: We plan to have a sag wagon making regular rounds to all Cheer Zones. If you get in over your head (or just wanna do less mileage), you’re welcome to wait for the sag at any of the 7 on-route Cheer Zones to catch a ride back to Rivanna River Co.

What to bring: boots or sturdy shoes; clothes appropriate for “urban wilderness” hiking and for weather conditions; stream crossing shoes or sandals; water; snacks; personal needs. There are a number of rock-hops and smaller streams to cross, so participants may want to bring a pair of water-safe shoes or sandals.

Important note: This is a strenuous hike – not technically difficult, but it’s a long day. We will have a number of volunteers in our group and over the course of the day may fall into faster and slower groups, but please assess your endurance and break in your boots before the hike day.

Schedy:
7:45am: Meet at Echols
8:15: Hunt for parking and arrive at start
8:30: Start walkin!!!
5:00: Cross that finish line & stay for music and food
6:00pm: Arrive home ready for a nap

If you have any questions, send us a text!
Skylar: 571-527-7531
Caroline: 908-313-1340