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 November 11, 2025 - . Neabsco Boardwalk, Julia J. Metz Wetland Preserve and Leesylvania State Park. Meet at 8:30 at Rippon Landing State Park, 15125 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge VA.
Join us for a fast-paced 15 mile lollipop loop across the 3/4 mile Neabsco Boardwalk, traversing the wetlands around Neabsco Creek, pass through the Julia J. Metz Wetlands Preserve, and enter Leesylvania State Park, which borders the Potomac. Climbing the ridge there, we will visit a Confederate cannon emplacement, the site of the Lee family plantation and cemetery, as well as the ruins of a 19th century Fairfax family estate. About 1000 feet of gain.
Leader: Carol Christensen, c.christensen@comcast.net
Tuesday November 18, 2025 - Bull Run Occoquan Trail (BROT) - 28 to KIncheloe Picnic Shelter via Johnny Moore Stream Valley Park and Back.
Leader - Marshall Wilson, marshallwilson770@gmail.com
Tuesday November 25, 2025 – Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve and Oatlands Plantation – Starting at Banshee Reeks, we will explore the trail systems of these two Loudoun County, VA locations.
Leader: Dave Green, dkgreenva@hotmail.com
Tuesday December 2, 2025 - Buzzard Rock (PATC Map G). Starting at the Buzzard Rock trailhead on Route 619 (Mountain Road), we will take the Buzzard Rock Trail to Shawl Gap, continue straight on the Massanutten Trail, turn right on the Sherman Gap Trail, then right on the Botts Trail to the Elizabeth Furnace picnic area for lunch. After lunch, we will return to Shawl Gap via the Tuscarora Trail, and take the Buzzard Rock trail back to the trailhead. About 16 miles with 3000 feet of elevation gain.
Leader: Steve Brown, swbmit77@verizon.net
Tuesday December 9, 2025 - TBD
Leader: Kit Pierson
Tuesday December 16, 2025 - TBD
Leader: David Horn, horn.david@yahoo.com
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 - Manassas Battlefield
Leader: Josh Silverman, betula54@msn.com
