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Walnut Creek Park Loop

Highlights: Lake views, wildlife, history, birdwatching Distance: 7.9 mile linked loops Elevation change: 541 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Trailhead Parking: 4250 Walnut Creek Park Road, North Garden, VA  Website: Walnut Creek Park Beer Pairings: James River Brewery—Tuber IPA & Hatton Ferry Pale Ale The Hike: Walnut Creek Park has much to offer. Boating, swimming, fishing, […]

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Newport News Park Loop

Highlights: Lee Hall Reservoir, Civil War earthworks, wildlife Distance: 4.7 mile loop Elevation change: 125 feet Difficulty level: Easy Trailhead Parking: Discovery Center Parking Area, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News VA Website: Newport News Park Beer Pairings: St. George Brewery—Porter & Golden Ale The Hike: Newport News Park is one of the largest municipal parks

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Mariners’ Museum Noland Trail

Highlights: Lake and river views, Mariners’ Museum Distance: 5.6 mile loop Elevation change: 272 feet Difficulty level: Easy/Moderate Trailhead Parking: Mariners’ Museum & Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News VA Website: Mariners’ Museum Beer Pairings: Tradition Brewing—IPA Batch # 5 &  Tradizione pilsner The Hike: This very popular hike circumnavigates Maury Lake. The park and

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Beaverdam Park

Highlights: Lake views, marsh, wildlife Distance:  5.9 mile loop Elevation change: 134 feet Difficulty level: Easy/moderate Trailhead Parking: 8687 Roaring Springs Road, Gloucester VA Website: Beaverdam Park Beer Pairings: Oozlefinch—Lazy Sunhaze IPA & Tail-on Collision IPA The Hike: This was a fun, easy hike with great views of the Beaverdam Reservoir. The park has over

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