{"product_id":"hike-2-virginia-arboretum-native-plant-trail-potomac-appalachian-trail-club-inc-map","title":"Hike 2: Virginia Arboretum Native Plant Trail","description":"Stroll along mostly level terrain at Blandy Experimental Farm, a 700-acre UVA Environmental Science research facility, to view displays of over 8,000 tress and woody shrubs, 300 herbs, and much more. The overlook pavilion at Rattlesnake Spring Pond in the Wetland Section offers a vantage point for viewing wildlife. The wetland is home to Spring Peppers, Painted Turtles, Red Wing Blackbirds, and many other fauna. Parking is available at 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620. The farm is open from dawn to dusk. Find more information at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blandy.virginia.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/blandy.virginia.edu\/\u003c\/a\u003e. \r\n\r\nThe yellow highlight is used to illustrate the recommended route (1.0 mile, 100' ascent). Take the path towards the main building. Turn left (just before the white building) towards the Native Plant Trail. Take a right at the end of the white building, between the stone fence. Turn left through the garden arch and small meadow toward the Native Plant Trail sign. Take a left onto the Native Plant Trail and continue along road. Proceed clockwise and bear right on road, returning to the entrance of the Native Plant Trail. Turn left to retrace steps back to parking. \r\n\r\nThrough volunteer efforts, education and advocacy, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) maintains and protects a section of the Appalachian Trail, in addition to the Tuscarora and other nearby trails and trail lands, in the Mid-Atlantic region for the enjoyment of present and future hikers. Visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.patc.net\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.patc.net\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about our mission and find volunteer opportunities.\r\n\r\nPATC expressly disclaims responsibility for the condition or location of trails, features, or facilities shown on this map, or for occurrences on them, at any time whatsoever. Reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this map, but users are requested to report map corrections and trail information to \u003ca href=\"mailto:gis@patc.net\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egis@patc.net\u003c\/a\u003e. This map was originally published as part of a printed guidebook, comprised of 70 numbered hikes, crafted for the 2015 ATC Biennial Conference.","brand":"Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40675848487068,"sku":"1293122","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/files\/20210817200414_Hike_2_GEOREFflat_preview_0.jpg?v=1723822039","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/hike-2-virginia-arboretum-native-plant-trail-potomac-appalachian-trail-club-inc-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}