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 Karen Waterman.

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.

Mark Gatewood uses our new measuring wheel on August 13 to measure the new Carr Mountain segment of the Great Eastern Trail, which is being constructed by PATC, Back County Horsemen, and Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition in cooperation with the GWNF North River Ranger District.

PATC District Manager Position open

The Massanutten District Trail Manager position is open.  If you are interested, contact Catherine Kelleher,  cckelleher@earthlink.net,