Monday is the summer solstice, and to celebrate we’ll be taking the short walk up to Humpback Rock in order to watch the sunset, weather permitting of course. Plan to bring water, a flashlight/headlamp , and a pair of sturdy shoes or boots with decent tread.
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Hiking at Elliot Knob!!
Come join us for a nice sunday hike at Elliot Knob. We will leave C-ville around 8:15 before it gets hot. If you live near Afton, we can also pick you up from near exit 99 of I64, where we will meet with another trip leader. Just let us know. Bring- Lunch, snacks and plenty of water (2-3litter) Sunscreen and/or …
Day Hiking/Rock Climbing at Old Rag Mountain
This trip is created for both hiking and climbing. we leave cville at 8 am Sat.after almost an hour drive we start to hike and will be at the top of old rag at noon. if you don’t want to climb you can come back immediately , so you will be at town around 3pm. the climbs have different difficulties …
Ramsey’s Draft Hiking
Squeeze a day of hiking in between exams and rain! The weather Tuesday is supposed to be good, so we’ll drive out to Ramsey’s Draft in the George Washington National Forest- described as “a pristine, spring-fed mountain stream” surrounded by clusters of Eastern hemlock- and spend the morning and early afternoon hiking. Depending on the group’s interests and time constraints, …
Hike in Shenandoah NP
That’s another try to motivate some of you for a hike on the weekend (although everyone is talking about skiing ;-)) The Doyles River trail offers a short (4hr) and a long (5hr) circuit of moderate difficulty. Here’s what the guide book says: “These circuits offer rewarding hikes along the east slope of the Blue Ridge. … they feature waterfalls …
Hike in Shenandoah NP
We will do a four to five hour hike in the Shenondoah NP, I haven’t yet decided where to go, suggestions are welcome. Bring something to drink, a snack for lunch or money to buy a snack, warm clothes, and comfortable shoes. the club pays for gas.
Spring Break COSTA RICA!
This dynamic 9 day trip gives you the chance to see a cloudforest, an active volcano and some of Costa Rica’s superb Pacific beaches and wildlife. March 5 or 6: Arrive San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. Check into our hotel and enjoy the city. March 7, 8: La Fortuna / Arenal. La Fortuna, at the foot of …
Playing in the snow at Canaan Valley & Timberline, WV
Canaan Valley is a beautiful resort in the mountains of WV that offer downhill ski/snowboard trails, and plenty of cross country ski/hiking trails. Across from Canaan valley is Timberline, another ski resort. Monday, Feb. 9th is customer appreciation day at Timberline, where we’ll be able to ski all day for $3 with vouchers from Freestyle (I’ll give them to you …
Humpback Rocks Day Hike
The next several days are supposed to be spectacular weather. How better to enjoy the sunshine and fall colors than by taking a fun, short hike up a rocky mountain to a spectacular 360-degree view? Bring along a picnic lunch and munch away amidst spectacular scenery. It will be chilly and may be windy at the top, so stuff a …
Fall Break Afternoon Hike
This will be about a 4-to-5-hour hike in the Shenandoah National Park or somewhere else fairly close. I haven’t yet decided where to go. Suggestions are welcomed. You should be prepared for the weather, bring a liter of water, and if you want to, bring a short story or poem or something similar to share (original or not, either is …
Trail Clean-Up at Walnut Creek Park
Walnut Creek Park is a great place for lots of outdoor activities. It offers excellent hiking/running/mountain biking trails, a frisbee golf course, a swimming park/beach, flat water paddling/roll practice, relaxing, catching some sun….Isabell left a lot of downed trees and debris along the trail. Some local mountain bike clubs are heading out there on Thursday for trail clean up, and …
Ol’ Rag: post hurricane day hike
Believe it or not, it’s supposed to be beautiful weather on Saturday. Celebrate your survival with a one Virginia’s classic hikes. The view from the top of old rag is spectacular, and helped me to understand why this land was designated a “National” park. Even if you hate hiking, it’s a must do. So here’s the plan: we meet up …
Virginia Beach EXTRAVAGANZA! Sun & Sand, Scuba, Hiking, Surf Kayaking, and Biking!
UPDATE! There is a very good possibility that the campsite is closed for the weekend. Please show up at 9 if you would like to go. I will be calling the place before then (like 8:30) to see if its open. We will decide what is going on at that point. Come to Virginia beach and do some scuba, paddling, …
Waterslides Hike
This is a 9.6 mile (not very difficult) hike in Shenandoah Valley. “This is one of my two favorite hikes in all of Shenandoah National Park! We’ll see lots of beautiful waterfalls up close, and even get to go on a natural waterslide” (Matt Rosefsky, last years president). After the hike, which takes about 8 hours, we’ll go back to …
Sunset Hike in Shenandoah National Park
This short evening hike will take us through some beautiful trails in the park, back to a hidden waterfall that most people don’t visit. There’s a decent-sized swimming hole there, plenty big enough to get cool if you want, so if it’s hot and you’re in the mood, feel free to dress for a dip. Part of the trail is …