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], http://www.sierraclub.org/virginia/potomac-region-outings, also lists many interesting hikes open to everyone.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 - Catoctin single loop. This will be a clockwise circuit of both Cunningham Falls and Catoctin Mtn Parks starting at Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area/Visitor Center. We will be on the Catoctin Trail before descending to Cunningham Falls, Catoctin Mtn Park, and Chimney Rock. Total elevation gain will be close to 3400' covering about 17 miles of trails.
Leader: Sydney Dy, syd0705@gmail.com
Tuesday October 15, 2024 – Loop in PA’s Michaux State Forest – Starting at Pearl Spring east of Mont Alto, we will climb Eagle Rock, investigate The Narrows, follow Raccoon Run Trail north to Caledonia State Park, and return via the AT. About 15 miles with 3000’ ascent.
Leader: Dave Green, dkgreenva@hotmail.com
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Raven Rock Excursion (AT North from Rt 7 Around and Back) - We will do a mostly circular route using the Appalachian Trail and other trails in the Rolling Ridge Conservancy which borders the Shenandoah River. (15.5 miles, 3500 elevation gain)
Leader: Ed Cook, veetee76@gmail.com
Tuesday October 29, 2024 - 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
