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Shenandoah National Park VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, October Hike

Oct 12, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM

Meet at Dundo Picnic Grounds, Milepost 83.7 on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park

Join us on this fun hike which leads to Blackrock summit, featuring amazing views of Shenandoah Valley and Massanutten Mountain! We will meet at 10am at the Dundo Picnic Grounds at milepost 83.7 on Skyline Drive. The hike will take approximately 2 hours, and afterwards we will enjoy a social time at the Loft Mountain…

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North Garden, VA: Shenandoah Chapter, September Hike

Sep 14, 2024 10:00AM—2:30PM

4250 Walnut Creek Park North Garden, VA 22959 Eastern Daylight Time

Come explore the wooded trails of Walnut Creek Park. We will hike the Wilkins Way Loop, a deciduous forest trail with hill climbing, a rocky creek crossing, and lakeside views. The trail is 4.2 miles with an elevation gain of 574 feet and is rated moderately challenging. Please be sure to wear sturdy footwear. Afterwards…

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Stanley, VA: Shenandoah Chapter, August Chapter Hike

Aug 24, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM

Hawksbill Loop on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park EDT

We will meet at Big Meadows in front of the Visitor Center and carpool to the Hawksbill Loop trailhead because parking is limited. The Hawksbill Loop is a moderate 3-mile circuit hike with 360 degree views. It does have some rock scrambling, with about 900 feet of elevation gain. After the hike we will enjoy…

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Afton VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter Hike

Jul 13, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM

Blue Ridge Tunnel, Afton Mountain

Next Saturday, July13, we’ve picked a “cool” repeat hike, at the Blue Ridge Tunnel. For once we won’t hike atop the Blue Ridge, but through it, Opened about three years ago, the nearly 170 year old tunnel was the first of its kind when it was finished in 1858 and was used until replaced about…

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Somerset, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, June Chapter Hike

Jun 08, 2024 10:00AM

The Market and Trails at Grelen, 15091 Yager Road, Somerset, VA 22972

A chapter hike favorite from last spring, we will revisit this approximately 5-mile walk on the Trails at Grelen that will take you through meadows, orchards, and old-growth forest, providing some lovely vistas overlooking the Grelen Nursery. This is an easy hike with rolling hills and decent footing. Afterwards we can enjoy lunch together at…

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Waynesboro, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Hike and Shell Ceremony

Mar 02, 2024 10:00AM

Hike on the Albright Loop along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Meet up at the Humpback Rock Visitors Center at milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway at 10am

Join us on Saturday, March 2, for our first official chapter hike in 2024! The sunshine and warmer temps are enticing us to the Blue Ridge mountains, where we will hike the Albright Loop trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This 3.6 mile loop trail is rated easy, with 675 of elevation climb, and some…

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Harrisonburg, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Backpack Fitting Session

Feb 22, 2024 3:00PM—6:00PM

Walkabout Outfitter, 90 N Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

If you need a backpack, experienced and skilled staff will assist you with a fitting. They will assess your needs, do a torso measure for sizing, and make some suggestions. If you own a pack already, you are welcome to bring it for a pack shake down. You should load your pack as if you’re…

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Charlottesville, VA: Shenandoah Valley, Backpack Fitting Session

Feb 21, 2024 6:00PM—8:00PM

Outdoor Provision Co., Barracks Road Shopping Center, 1137 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903

If you need a backpack, experienced and skilled staff will assist you with a fitting. They will assess your needs, do a torso measure for sizing, and make some suggestions. If you own a pack already, you are welcome to bring it for a pack shake down. You should load your pack as if you’re…

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