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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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Charlottesville, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Pilgrim Potluck and Panel Discussion
Feb 04, 2024 4:00PM—6:00PM
The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Join us for a potluck meal together followed by a moderated panel discussion and a Camino gear “Show & Tell”. We invite all attendees who want to bring their favorite poles, pack, shoes, sleeping bag, or other item to tell us in a minute or less what you love about it! Please RSVP for the potluck…
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Harrisonburg, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Potluck and Panel Discussion
Jan 07, 2024 4:00PM—6:00PM
Parkview Mennonite Church, 1600 College Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Join us for a potluck meal together followed by a moderated panel discussion and a Camino gear “Show & Tell”. We invite all attendees who want to bring their favorite poles, pack, shoes, sleeping bag, or other item to tell us in a minute or less what you love about it! Please RSVP for the potluck…
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Waynesboro, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, December Chapter Hike
Dec 02, 2023 10:00AM
Join the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino for a 4.8 mile, out-and-back hike with rocky overlooks and stunning views on Saturday, December 2. This hike is rated easy to moderate, with modest elevation gain. We will meet at 10am at the Sawmill Run overlook/parking area, between MP 96 and 95 on…
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Charlottesville, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Ragged Mountain Reservoir Hike
Nov 04, 2023 10:00AM—2:00PM
Ragged Mountain Nature Area, 1730 Reservoir Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (EDT)
Join us for a 6.3 mile hike on the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Loop! The hike has 900 feet of elevation gain and is rated a moderate hike. Bring a lunch or snack, and we’ll stop partway for a surprise treat! We will meet at the trailhead parking lot at 10am. Carpooling is encouraged as parking…
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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…
View MoreAfton 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…
View MoreSomerset, 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…
View MoreWaynesboro, 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…
View MoreHarrisonburg, 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…
View MoreCharlottesville, 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…
View MoreCharlottesville, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Pilgrim Potluck and Panel Discussion
Feb 04, 2024 4:00PM—6:00PM
The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Boulevard, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Join us for a potluck meal together followed by a moderated panel discussion and a Camino gear “Show & Tell”. We invite all attendees who want to bring their favorite poles, pack, shoes, sleeping bag, or other item to tell us in a minute or less what you love about it! Please RSVP for the potluck…
View MoreHarrisonburg, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Potluck and Panel Discussion
Jan 07, 2024 4:00PM—6:00PM
Parkview Mennonite Church, 1600 College Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Join us for a potluck meal together followed by a moderated panel discussion and a Camino gear “Show & Tell”. We invite all attendees who want to bring their favorite poles, pack, shoes, sleeping bag, or other item to tell us in a minute or less what you love about it! Please RSVP for the potluck…
View MoreWaynesboro, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, December Chapter Hike
Dec 02, 2023 10:00AM
Join the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino for a 4.8 mile, out-and-back hike with rocky overlooks and stunning views on Saturday, December 2. This hike is rated easy to moderate, with modest elevation gain. We will meet at 10am at the Sawmill Run overlook/parking area, between MP 96 and 95 on…
View MoreCharlottesville, VA: Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Ragged Mountain Reservoir Hike
Nov 04, 2023 10:00AM—2:00PM
Ragged Mountain Nature Area, 1730 Reservoir Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (EDT)
Join us for a 6.3 mile hike on the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Loop! The hike has 900 feet of elevation gain and is rated a moderate hike. Bring a lunch or snack, and we’ll stop partway for a surprise treat! We will meet at the trailhead parking lot at 10am. Carpooling is encouraged as parking…
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