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About SSVC 
SSVC is a chapter of PATC based in the Southern Shenandoah Valley. Many of our members are from the Harrisonburg-Staunton-Waynesboro area of Virginia. We hike every 2-3 weeks, alternating Saturdays and Sundays. Most of the time we hike in the George Washington National Forest or Shenandoah National Park. Anyone is welcome to join us for a hike or for a worktrip. Our chapter maintains a 5-mile section of the Appalachian Trail in the Southern Section of Shenandoah National Park. Questions? Contact President Mark Gatewood at mwgatewood@gmail.com.

How to join
To become a memberof SSVC, join PATC and indicate an interest in SSVC on the membership form. You may join PATC electronically.
Be prepared
You will enjoy your hike more if you are adequately prepared. Plan for an all-day hike. Bring lunch, water, and raingear, and wear sturdy shoes. If you are not accustomed to walking long distances, build up your endurance by walking a few miles several times a week. Include some hills in your route.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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