Trip Facts Parking Location: Main parking for the Interpretive Area Parking Availability : 100 or so slots Fee: $5 per car Hours: 8 AM to Dusk Verizon INTERNET Coverage: 2 bars Month Recorded: July Formerly the Timberneck farm, Machiacomoco is one of the newest state parks. Located in the southern part of Gloucester County along the York River, Machicomoco State Park is approximately 10 miles downriver from Werowocomoco. This was a village that served as the headquarters of Chief Powhatan, a Virginia Algonquian political and spiritual leader when the English founded Jamestown in 1607. The landscape of Timberneck was most certainly associated with Powhatan’s extensive Chiefdom. An open-air interpretive pavilion provides information on the culture, landscape and movement of Virginia Indians through displays and a walking path in the landscape. In addition, a paved trail follows along the main park road for walking or bike riding. The surrounding land provides diverse wildlife habitats, from open fields to woodlands and waterfront/marsh areas supporting deer, turkey, and many species of songbirds and birds of prey. Other amenities include a campground, two picnic shelters, a car-top boat launch pier, and a set of small floating docks on Timberneck creek for daytime boat tie-ups and fishing. This is a short, easy hike in the Interpretive Area containing the exhibits, consisting primarily of a stroll through open meadows. It has little shade, so try to come on a cool day. Along the way, you will encounter a number of historical signs and exhibits, while also enjoying great views of Timberneck Creek and the York River. As a bonus, you can also drive or walk to the nearby dock area for shorebirds and crabs. If you want to explore more of the park, see the trail map link below. WEB LINKS - INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED and DATA RATES APPLY Press Highlighted Link - If link not active in your app, copy link to Web browser ************************************** To learn more about this site, click the link below: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/machicomoco For more hikes in the park, see the trail map: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-machicomoco.pdf

Hiking/Backpacking

On hot days, be sure to wear sunscreen and bring water.

Richmond, Gloucester, hiking, nature

Gloucester County, Virginia, United States

time : Jul 3, 2021 11:12 AM

duration : 1h 26m 13s

distance : 1.2 mi

total_ascent : 154 ft

highest_point : 32 ft

avg_speed : 0.9 mi/h

user_id : Riverinemn

user_firstname : Riverine

user_lastname : MasterNaturalists

Trip Facts Parking Location: Main parking for the Interpretive Area Parking Availability : 100 or so slots Fee: $5 per car Hours: 8 AM to Dusk Verizon INTERNET Coverage: 2 bars Month Recorded: July Formerly the Timberneck farm, Machiacomoco is one of the newest state parks. Located in the southern part of Gloucester County along the York River, Machicomoco State Park is approximately 10 miles downriver from Werowocomoco. This was a village that served as the headquarters of Chief Powhatan, a Virginia Algonquian political and spiritual leader when the English founded Jamestown in 1607. The landscape of Timberneck was most certainly associated with Powhatan’s extensive Chiefdom. An open-air interpretive pavilion provides information on the culture, landscape and movement of Virginia Indians through displays and a walking path in the landscape. In addition, a paved trail follows along the main park road for walking or bike riding. The surrounding land provides diverse wildlife habitats, from open fields to woodlands and waterfront/marsh areas supporting deer, turkey, and many species of songbirds and birds of prey. Other amenities include a campground, two picnic shelters, a car-top boat launch pier, and a set of small floating docks on Timberneck creek for daytime boat tie-ups and fishing. This is a short, easy hike in the Interpretive Area containing the exhibits, consisting primarily of a stroll through open meadows. It has little shade, so try to come on a cool day. Along the way, you will encounter a number of historical signs and exhibits, while also enjoying great views of Timberneck Creek and the York River. As a bonus, you can also drive or walk to the nearby dock area for shorebirds and crabs. If you want to explore more of the park, see the trail map link below. WEB LINKS - INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED and DATA RATES APPLY Press Highlighted Link - If link not active in your app, copy link to Web browser ************************************** To learn more about this site, click the link below: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/machicomoco For more hikes in the park, see the trail map: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-machicomoco.pdf