Hike Schedule
Upcoming Events
May schedule is below. More hikes and work trips may be added as our leaders finalize their plans. Watch your email for upcoming hikes for the week.
May schedule is below. More hikes and work trips may be added as our leaders finalize their plans. Watch your email for upcoming hikes for the week.
Saturday, June 4: 2nd Annual Hancock Trails Day. PATC is hosting this event in Hancock, Maryland. There are events, speakers and hikes planned throughout the day to celebrate PATC and the Tuscarora Trail. If you are interested in attending, we will try to arrange some carpooling for the day. Contact Pam Heinrich (pamheinrich13@gmail.com or 540-290-5595)
For more information on the event , click here:
http://www.patc.net/PATC/Hancock_Trails_Day.aspx
Saturday, June 4: Chimney Hollow Work Trip. This is a joint work trip with the Charlottesville Chapter of PATC. Chimney Hollow Trail is a wonderful trail right off of Route 250 west of Churchville and part of our North River District. The upper half of the trail needs to have vegetation clipped back to prevent trail erosion. We will hike about 1.5 miles up the trail and clip back vegetation for a few hours. Please bring clippers and loppers. Loppers are the best as we will be clipping close to the ground. Also bring work gloves, safety glasses, water, snacks and a lunch. We will be carpooling from the meeting place in Churchville, the parking area next to the Summit County Bank. In order to safely carpool all participants need to be fully vaccinated and masked in the car. Come out and help us keep our trails clear and hikeable! To help out and attend, contact Barbara Martin (barbara@barbaramartinmusic.com or 540-886-2966).
Wednesday, June 8: Albright Trail, 3.5 miles, easy/moderate hike located near Humpback Rocks. Contact Jean Stephens (jtstephens12@yahoo.com or 443-986-5649) for more details.
Saturday, June 18: Hike Details coming soon. Contact hike co-leader Angela Lawrence, angavgr@gmail.com, 913-830-4357 to participate.
Tuesday, June 21: Celebrate the first day of summer on Buck Hollow/Mary's Rock Loop trail - Strenuous 9 miles. This loop is a great workout with many rewards - offering a stream and fantastic views. Strenuous for the first part - we will gain over 2000 ft. Please carpool if possible as the parking lot is not big…
From the parking area on US211 (38.65788, -78.28085), we will head up the Buck Hollow Trail.
You can find a description here.
https://www.hikingupward.com/snp/buckhollowmarysrock/
WHAT TO BRING:
WATER SHOES or be willing to take your boots off and wade through the stream, if the water is high. Wear appropriate shoes, bring trekking poles if you need them. Bring plenty of water (2-3 liters) and pack snacks and lunch. Contact Heather Denny for more details (540-421-8169 or hmd22846@gmail.com ).
Sunday, June 26: Hidden Rocks/Cliff Trail. This 2.5-3 mile out, loop, and back trail in Hone Quarry Recreation Area is moderately challenging. There are a few water crossings and a small waterfall, but the real beauty is in the rhododendron tunnel and the big destination viewpoint atop tall rock faces hidden in the forest. We may even see rock climbers rappelling.
After finishing Hidden Rocks, there is an option to hike Cliff Trail, out and back totaling less than 2 miles. This is a steep rocky trail, but it is only .5 mile to a scenic overlook with views of Shenandoah Mountain and another .3 mile to a second overlook. Join us for one or both! Carpooling is encouraged due to traffic. One carpool will leave from Dayton, possibly another from Churchville. Contact hike co-leader Angela Lawrence, angavgr@gmail.com, 913-830-4357 to participate.
Thursday, July 21 from 9:00-12:00 is our next SSVC Trail Workday. Primary task will be trimming back weeds, vines, & tree branches. Secondary will be moving rocks for a waterbar construction. To attend and help out, contact Jeff Bolander (jblndr@hotmail.com or 540-421-9275) and Jon (hackerbegone101@gmail.com).
For more information on the event , click here:
http://www.patc.net/PATC/Hancock_Trails_Day.aspx
Saturday, June 4: Chimney Hollow Work Trip. This is a joint work trip with the Charlottesville Chapter of PATC. Chimney Hollow Trail is a wonderful trail right off of Route 250 west of Churchville and part of our North River District. The upper half of the trail needs to have vegetation clipped back to prevent trail erosion. We will hike about 1.5 miles up the trail and clip back vegetation for a few hours. Please bring clippers and loppers. Loppers are the best as we will be clipping close to the ground. Also bring work gloves, safety glasses, water, snacks and a lunch. We will be carpooling from the meeting place in Churchville, the parking area next to the Summit County Bank. In order to safely carpool all participants need to be fully vaccinated and masked in the car. Come out and help us keep our trails clear and hikeable! To help out and attend, contact Barbara Martin (barbara@barbaramartinmusic.com or 540-886-2966).
Wednesday, June 8: Albright Trail, 3.5 miles, easy/moderate hike located near Humpback Rocks. Contact Jean Stephens (jtstephens12@yahoo.com or 443-986-5649) for more details.
Saturday, June 18: Hike Details coming soon. Contact hike co-leader Angela Lawrence, angavgr@gmail.com, 913-830-4357 to participate.
Tuesday, June 21: Celebrate the first day of summer on Buck Hollow/Mary's Rock Loop trail - Strenuous 9 miles. This loop is a great workout with many rewards - offering a stream and fantastic views. Strenuous for the first part - we will gain over 2000 ft. Please carpool if possible as the parking lot is not big…
From the parking area on US211 (38.65788, -78.28085), we will head up the Buck Hollow Trail.
You can find a description here.
https://www.hikingupward.com/snp/buckhollowmarysrock/
WHAT TO BRING:
WATER SHOES or be willing to take your boots off and wade through the stream, if the water is high. Wear appropriate shoes, bring trekking poles if you need them. Bring plenty of water (2-3 liters) and pack snacks and lunch. Contact Heather Denny for more details (540-421-8169 or hmd22846@gmail.com ).
Sunday, June 26: Hidden Rocks/Cliff Trail. This 2.5-3 mile out, loop, and back trail in Hone Quarry Recreation Area is moderately challenging. There are a few water crossings and a small waterfall, but the real beauty is in the rhododendron tunnel and the big destination viewpoint atop tall rock faces hidden in the forest. We may even see rock climbers rappelling.
After finishing Hidden Rocks, there is an option to hike Cliff Trail, out and back totaling less than 2 miles. This is a steep rocky trail, but it is only .5 mile to a scenic overlook with views of Shenandoah Mountain and another .3 mile to a second overlook. Join us for one or both! Carpooling is encouraged due to traffic. One carpool will leave from Dayton, possibly another from Churchville. Contact hike co-leader Angela Lawrence, angavgr@gmail.com, 913-830-4357 to participate.
Thursday, July 21 from 9:00-12:00 is our next SSVC Trail Workday. Primary task will be trimming back weeds, vines, & tree branches. Secondary will be moving rocks for a waterbar construction. To attend and help out, contact Jeff Bolander (jblndr@hotmail.com or 540-421-9275) and Jon (hackerbegone101@gmail.com).
Notice for all hikes
All SSVC hikes will follow Covid-19 guidelines. The option to offer carpooling is a decision made by each hike leader. Hikers may always meet the group at the trailhead. Attendance will be limited at the discretion of our hike leaders. Preference will be given to PATC members. PATC rules do not permit children under the age of 18 to participate in a hike without a parent or guardian present. Dogs are not allowed on our chapter hikes.
All SSVC hikes will follow Covid-19 guidelines. The option to offer carpooling is a decision made by each hike leader. Hikers may always meet the group at the trailhead. Attendance will be limited at the discretion of our hike leaders. Preference will be given to PATC members. PATC rules do not permit children under the age of 18 to participate in a hike without a parent or guardian present. Dogs are not allowed on our chapter hikes.
