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Dutch Gap Conservancy Trail and Barge Graveyard
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited StatesVirginiaChesterfield County
Dutch Gap Conservancy Trail and Barge Graveyard
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Brendan
May 8, 2023
Hiking
Nearby is a collection of wrecked boats known as the Barge Graveyard. These barges and tugboats were used to harvest and transport sand and gravel, which was mined by private companies from the 1920s to the 1960s. Many of these abandoned boats have morphed into small islands. They are best viewed up close by canoe or kayak, but may also be glimpsed from land.
Marika Abbà
August 27, 2022
Hiking
South of Richmond is the Dutch Gap Conservation Area. Here you can take a beautiful hike along the marine lagoon of the James River. You can see marshes filled with birds of all species.
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Hike the easy 4.9-mile Dutch Gap Trail through wetlands and forests, featuring river views, a barge graveyard, and abundant wildlife.
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Hike the easy 4.7-mile Dutch Gap Trail through tidal wetlands and forests, offering great birdwatching and views of the James River.
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