Directions to the launch site
We will launch from the FODR Big Island property. Take-out will be from the same location as the launch. You will drive directly to the launch site. The launch site is at the end of a one-mile dirt road. Drive slowly, especially if you have a low ground clearance vehicle.
Use the following GPS location: 558 Piedmont Road, Shacklefords, VA to get to the dirt road. There will be FODR signs and a FODR crew member will be stationed at beginning of the dirt road.
If you have a problem with GPS, directions are as follows:
Heading North on Route 17: Approximately 6 miles north of the Rt 33 and Rt 198 intersection, turn left onto Farley Park Road (Rt. 603). Travel 4 miles and turn right onto Coldwater Road (Rt. 610). In 3.1 miles continue right onto Piedmont Road (the sign at this intersection says Dabney—this is still Rt 610). In 0.4 mile, you will exit the paved road onto a dirt road. There is a yellow house off to the right and a sign for “Three C Kennel”. Continue straight past the sign on the dirt road to the launch site.
Heading South on Route 17: Approximately 17 miles south of Tappahannock, turn right onto Brier Swamp Road (Rt 606). Travel 1.6 miles continuing onto Dragon Road. In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Wares Church Road (Rt 602). In 1.7 miles, make a sharp left turn onto Piedmont Road (Rt 610). In 1.1 mile, you will turn left onto a dirt road. There will be an FODR sign and a yellow house off to the left. Follow the dirt road to the launch site.
Heading from West Point: Travel east on Rt 33 for about 4 miles, turn left onto The Trail (just after the Dragon Run Brewing Co). In 2 miles, turn right onto Elsom Mascot Road (Rt 610) (this becomes Coldwater Road at a stop sign—continue straight). In 8.6 miles continue right onto Piedmont Road (the sign at this intersection says Dabney—this is still Rt 610). In 0.4 mile, you will exit the paved road onto a dirt road. There is a yellow house off to the right and a sign for “Three C Kennel”. Continue straight past the sign on the dirt road to the launch site.
Use the following GPS location: 558 Piedmont Road, Shacklefords, VA to get to the dirt road. There will be FODR signs and a FODR crew member will be stationed at beginning of the dirt road.
If you have a problem with GPS, directions are as follows:
Heading North on Route 17: Approximately 6 miles north of the Rt 33 and Rt 198 intersection, turn left onto Farley Park Road (Rt. 603). Travel 4 miles and turn right onto Coldwater Road (Rt. 610). In 3.1 miles continue right onto Piedmont Road (the sign at this intersection says Dabney—this is still Rt 610). In 0.4 mile, you will exit the paved road onto a dirt road. There is a yellow house off to the right and a sign for “Three C Kennel”. Continue straight past the sign on the dirt road to the launch site.
Heading South on Route 17: Approximately 17 miles south of Tappahannock, turn right onto Brier Swamp Road (Rt 606). Travel 1.6 miles continuing onto Dragon Road. In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Wares Church Road (Rt 602). In 1.7 miles, make a sharp left turn onto Piedmont Road (Rt 610). In 1.1 mile, you will turn left onto a dirt road. There will be an FODR sign and a yellow house off to the left. Follow the dirt road to the launch site.
Heading from West Point: Travel east on Rt 33 for about 4 miles, turn left onto The Trail (just after the Dragon Run Brewing Co). In 2 miles, turn right onto Elsom Mascot Road (Rt 610) (this becomes Coldwater Road at a stop sign—continue straight). In 8.6 miles continue right onto Piedmont Road (the sign at this intersection says Dabney—this is still Rt 610). In 0.4 mile, you will exit the paved road onto a dirt road. There is a yellow house off to the right and a sign for “Three C Kennel”. Continue straight past the sign on the dirt road to the launch site.
On the day of the paddle, if you get lost, please call our Paddle Masters:
Jack Kauffman (267-733-3670)
Carol Kauffman (267-733-3667)
Launch Site Address: 558 Piedmont Road Shacklefords, VA 23156
Jack Kauffman (267-733-3670)
Carol Kauffman (267-733-3667)
Launch Site Address: 558 Piedmont Road Shacklefords, VA 23156