Tuesday Vigorous Hikers
Hikes Schedule
NOTE: Additional information and details on each hike will be emailed to those on the group list 2 to 4 days before each hike. After it is emailed to the list it will be the top message at http://groups.google.com/group/Vigorous-Hikers.
Anyone is welcome to signup for the weekly emails. These hikes and many more for everyone are listed on the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club [PATC] Calendar of Activities. Sierra Club's Potomac Region Outings [PRO], https://www.sierraclub.org/virginia/potomac-region-outings , also lists many interesting hikes open to everyone.
Tuesday December 23, 2025 - Loch Raven Reservoir - Glen Ellen (South) area, start from intersection of Seminary Road/Dulaney Valley Road. Mountain biking trails with great views of the reservoir and Dam. 15M/ approximately 1000 feet elevation. https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/documents/lochravenmap.pdf
Leader: Sydney Dy, syd0705@gmail.com
Tuesday December 30, 2025 - Around Beaverdam Reservoir - Meet at Reservoir Park in Ashburn and go on the Reservoir Park Trail around Beaverdam Reservoir twice, first in the counter-clockwise direction and then in the clockwise direction. During the first circuit around the reservoir, we will take an additional loop on the Goose Creek Pointe Trail. About 16.5-17 miles and 800' elevation gain.
Leader: Josh Silverman, betula54@msn.com
Tuesday January 6, 2026 - Mary's Rock, Buck Hollow, Buck Ridge
Leader: Hunt Loftin, hloftin65@gmail.com
Tuesday January 13, 2026 - Dickey Ridge Trail - Out and Back from Entrance Station, 18m/2900ft
Leader: Ed Cook, veetee76@gmail.com
Tuesday January 20, 2026 -
Tuesday Febuary 3, 2026 -
Tuesday Febuary 10, 2026 - Burke Lake, Lake Mercer, and CCT section. Starting from South Run Park, Springfield, this fast-paced hike will circle Lake Mercer, with a side out-and-back through Pohick Stream Valley on a CCT section, returning on the opposite side of Lake Mercer and continuing around Burke Lake. 14.5 miles,
Leader: Carol Christensen, c.christensen@comcast.net
Tuesday Febuary 17, 2026 - Elizabeth Furnace/Signal Knob - (PATC Map G) Starting at Elizabeth Furnace, hikers will do a figure-8 to Shawl Gap, Sherman Gap, Meneka Peak, and Bear Wallow back down to Elizabeth Furnace. 17.5 miles and about 3800' elevation.
Leader: Josh Silverman, betula54@msn.com
Tuesday Febuary 23, 2026 - First Section of HAM - PenMar Park to Ensign Cowall Shelter: 1st section of the Hike Across Maryland out and back (flexible). Approximately 20 miles/ 3800 feet elevation.
Leader: Sydney Dy, syd0705@gmail.com
