Hike Schedule
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October - November 2017
Please call or email a few days ahead of a hike to let us know you are coming and to find out about any changes in hike location. Bring lunch, water and sturdy shoes. No dogs please.
Mid-week Hikes
One Wednesday each month; short, 3-4 miles max. Usually have lunch afterwards. Leader Theresia Barger (540) 337-1567.
Sat. Sep. 30. Little Skidmore-Chestnut Ridge-Grindstone Mountain. 6 miles. 1100 ft. elevation gain. Short shuttle. Hike from Little Skidmore trailhead near Todd Lake and go up Chestnut Ridge to nice overlooks, then return by Grindstone to Wild Oak Parking. Meet at Turner Ashby HS in Bridgewater at 9:00 a.m. or at Wild Oak Parking at 9:30. Leaders: Lynn and Malcolm Cameron, (540)234-6273, slynncameron@gmail.com.
Sat. Oct 7 - Hightop Mountain AT Relocation. Meet at Hightop Parking Area in Shenandoah National Park at 9:30. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Bring lunch, water and willing hands. Contact Don White at 804-728-3976 or rockfish@southshenandoah.net.
Sat. Oct 7 - Massanutten Fridley Gap. Hike is 7 miles with 2,200 feet elevation gain. Climb Second, Fourth and Third Mountains of Massanutten in one hike. Some good views and short cardiovascular workouts. We will begin at the Cub Run Road Trailhead. Meet at Elkton Food Lion at 9:30. From there it is about 20 minutes (14 miles) to the trailhead on Cub Run Road. If driving directly to the trailhead take 33 west from Elkton junction with 340 5.5 miles and turn right on Eastpoint Rd (602), then 4.4 miles to 621 which on your left with a sign pointed to Runkles Gap. Take 621 after 2.1 miles it becomes the unpaved Cub Run Rd. Proceed on Cub Run Rd for 1.9 miles. Look for a pull off and purple blaze on your left. Contact Michael Seth at sethmj@jmu.edu or (540) 746-0605.
Sun. Oct 15. PATC 90th Anniversary Celebration. SSVC will celebrate with the Charlottesville Chapter at Dunlodge. Dunlodge is on the list of PATC cabins, but it is an air conditioned house near the UVA campus. Bring an appetizer, entree or dessert to share. We’ll meet at 4:00-6:00. For more information, contact David Bennick at dbennick@verizon.net or (540) 337-5330 or Iva Gillet at ivakayak@gmail.com or (434) 409-6203.
Directions: Dunlodge is at 390 Kearney Lane, Charlottesville. From Ivy Road (Rt. 250) - Turn onto ALDERMAN RD. for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto MIDMONT LANE before Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at sign for Zehmer Hall. Zehmer Hall parking around right turn and park at far end of lot (right side of Zehmer Hall). Walk onto St. Anne's Road (gravel) to a wooden gate on the LEFT with a PATC sign, Welcome to Dunlodge!
Sun., Oct. 22. Wild Oak Trail – Section B. 5.8 miles with 1700’ elevation gain. We will begin at Camp Todd and hike to Dividing Ridge. Requires shuttle. The leaves should be at their peak. Meet at Churchville TasteeFreez at 9:00 a.m. or at trailhead at 9:45. Hike leaders: Lynn and Malcolm Cameron, slynncameron@gmail.com, or (540)234-6273.
Sat. Oct 28. Work Trip on SSVC’s AT Section. Clean water bars and remove smaller blowdowns. Bring clippers for vegetation that has grown since the fire. Meet at Ivy Creek Overlook at 9:30. Contact Mike and Karen Waterman (Land) 540-337-1273 or (Cell) 540-290-8304 or karenswaterman@gmail.com.
Sun., Oct. 29. Mushroom and Lichen Hike in Braley Pond area. Short, easy hike of 1-2 miles led by fungus enthusiast Jack Wilson (White’s Wayside). Meet at Churchville TasteeFreez at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Friends of Shenandoah Mountain and SSVC. Contact: Lynn Cameron, slynncameron@gmail.com or (540)234-6273.
Sun. Oct 29 - SSVC Annual Meeting and Potluck. The annual meeting will be held at the PATC Cliff’s House Cabin in Elkton starting at 3:00 PM. Bring a dish to share, utensils and beverage. Cabin parking is limited. We may need to carpool from the Elkton Food Lion on Route 33 at 2:30 PM. Cliff’s House is available for the night and sleeps 6; there are two beds. Contact Mike and Karen Waterman (Land) 540-337-1273 or (Cell) 540-290-8304 or karenswaterman@gmail.com.
Sat. Nov 4 - Hankey Mountain. Joint hike with SSVC and C’ville. Hike is 8 miles with 1,700 foot elevation change. Hike up Dowells Draft Trail to the top of Hankey Mtn, then Wild Oak Trail, and down White Oak Draft Trail to form a semi-circuit. An opportunity to hike a beautiful area before it is defiled by the proposed pipeline. Very short car shuttle. Meet at TasteeFreez in Churchville at junction of 42 and 250 at 9:30am. Contact Michael Seth at sethmj@jmu.edu or 540-746-0605.
Sun., Nov. 12. Bridge Hollow – Bald Ridge Hike along the edge of Ramseys Draft Wilderness. 5.7 miles with 1,100’ elevation gain. Requires shuttle. Last chance to hike Braley Pond area before pipeline construction IF pipeline is approved and expedited. Meet at Churchville-TasteeFreez at 9:00 a.m. Hike leaders: Lynn and Malcolm Cameron, slynncameron@gmail.com, or (540)234-6273.
Sat., Nov. 18. Program on Bat Conservation by Leslie Sturges of Save Lucy Campaign in Stokesville. 2:00 p.m. at Arey Assembly Hall at B’water Municipal, 201 Green Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812. Sponsored by Friends of Shenandoah Mtn. Contact: Lynn, slynncameron@gmail.com
Sun. Nov 19 – Torry Ridge and Sherando Lake. Hike is 7.0 miles with 1,000 foot elevation change. Starting at the Blue Ridge Parkway, we will hike north to Sherando Lake, climb Torry Ridge and return. Short car spot along the parkway. Meet at the Waynesboro Exit 94 Park and Ride at 9:00. Contact Greg Fife at 540-447-4038 or greg@frozenfog.com.
Please call or email a few days ahead of a hike to let us know you are coming and to find out about any changes in hike location. Bring lunch, water and sturdy shoes. No dogs please.
Mid-week Hikes
One Wednesday each month; short, 3-4 miles max. Usually have lunch afterwards. Leader Theresia Barger (540) 337-1567.
- October 11 Confederate Breastworks Trail. Meet at Churchville Tastee-Freez at 9:00.
- November 8 Saddleback Mountain Trail. Meet at Swift Run Gap at 9:00.
Sat. Sep. 30. Little Skidmore-Chestnut Ridge-Grindstone Mountain. 6 miles. 1100 ft. elevation gain. Short shuttle. Hike from Little Skidmore trailhead near Todd Lake and go up Chestnut Ridge to nice overlooks, then return by Grindstone to Wild Oak Parking. Meet at Turner Ashby HS in Bridgewater at 9:00 a.m. or at Wild Oak Parking at 9:30. Leaders: Lynn and Malcolm Cameron, (540)234-6273, slynncameron@gmail.com.
Sat. Oct 7 - Hightop Mountain AT Relocation. Meet at Hightop Parking Area in Shenandoah National Park at 9:30. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Bring lunch, water and willing hands. Contact Don White at 804-728-3976 or rockfish@southshenandoah.net.
Sat. Oct 7 - Massanutten Fridley Gap. Hike is 7 miles with 2,200 feet elevation gain. Climb Second, Fourth and Third Mountains of Massanutten in one hike. Some good views and short cardiovascular workouts. We will begin at the Cub Run Road Trailhead. Meet at Elkton Food Lion at 9:30. From there it is about 20 minutes (14 miles) to the trailhead on Cub Run Road. If driving directly to the trailhead take 33 west from Elkton junction with 340 5.5 miles and turn right on Eastpoint Rd (602), then 4.4 miles to 621 which on your left with a sign pointed to Runkles Gap. Take 621 after 2.1 miles it becomes the unpaved Cub Run Rd. Proceed on Cub Run Rd for 1.9 miles. Look for a pull off and purple blaze on your left. Contact Michael Seth at sethmj@jmu.edu or (540) 746-0605.
Sun. Oct 15. PATC 90th Anniversary Celebration. SSVC will celebrate with the Charlottesville Chapter at Dunlodge. Dunlodge is on the list of PATC cabins, but it is an air conditioned house near the UVA campus. Bring an appetizer, entree or dessert to share. We’ll meet at 4:00-6:00. For more information, contact David Bennick at dbennick@verizon.net or (540) 337-5330 or Iva Gillet at ivakayak@gmail.com or (434) 409-6203.
Directions: Dunlodge is at 390 Kearney Lane, Charlottesville. From Ivy Road (Rt. 250) - Turn onto ALDERMAN RD. for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto MIDMONT LANE before Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at sign for Zehmer Hall. Zehmer Hall parking around right turn and park at far end of lot (right side of Zehmer Hall). Walk onto St. Anne's Road (gravel) to a wooden gate on the LEFT with a PATC sign, Welcome to Dunlodge!
Sun., Oct. 22. Wild Oak Trail – Section B. 5.8 miles with 1700’ elevation gain. We will begin at Camp Todd and hike to Dividing Ridge. Requires shuttle. The leaves should be at their peak. Meet at Churchville TasteeFreez at 9:00 a.m. or at trailhead at 9:45. Hike leaders: Lynn and Malcolm Cameron, slynncameron@gmail.com, or (540)234-6273.
Sat. Oct 28. Work Trip on SSVC’s AT Section. Clean water bars and remove smaller blowdowns. Bring clippers for vegetation that has grown since the fire. Meet at Ivy Creek Overlook at 9:30. Contact Mike and Karen Waterman (Land) 540-337-1273 or (Cell) 540-290-8304 or karenswaterman@gmail.com.
Sun., Oct. 29. Mushroom and Lichen Hike in Braley Pond area. Short, easy hike of 1-2 miles led by fungus enthusiast Jack Wilson (White’s Wayside). Meet at Churchville TasteeFreez at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by Friends of Shenandoah Mountain and SSVC. Contact: Lynn Cameron, slynncameron@gmail.com or (540)234-6273.
Sun. Oct 29 - SSVC Annual Meeting and Potluck. The annual meeting will be held at the PATC Cliff’s House Cabin in Elkton starting at 3:00 PM. Bring a dish to share, utensils and beverage. Cabin parking is limited. We may need to carpool from the Elkton Food Lion on Route 33 at 2:30 PM. Cliff’s House is available for the night and sleeps 6; there are two beds. Contact Mike and Karen Waterman (Land) 540-337-1273 or (Cell) 540-290-8304 or karenswaterman@gmail.com.
Sat. Nov 4 - Hankey Mountain. Joint hike with SSVC and C’ville. Hike is 8 miles with 1,700 foot elevation change. Hike up Dowells Draft Trail to the top of Hankey Mtn, then Wild Oak Trail, and down White Oak Draft Trail to form a semi-circuit. An opportunity to hike a beautiful area before it is defiled by the proposed pipeline. Very short car shuttle. Meet at TasteeFreez in Churchville at junction of 42 and 250 at 9:30am. Contact Michael Seth at sethmj@jmu.edu or 540-746-0605.
Sun., Nov. 12. Bridge Hollow – Bald Ridge Hike along the edge of Ramseys Draft Wilderness. 5.7 miles with 1,100’ elevation gain. Requires shuttle. Last chance to hike Braley Pond area before pipeline construction IF pipeline is approved and expedited. Meet at Churchville-TasteeFreez at 9:00 a.m. Hike leaders: Lynn and Malcolm Cameron, slynncameron@gmail.com, or (540)234-6273.
Sat., Nov. 18. Program on Bat Conservation by Leslie Sturges of Save Lucy Campaign in Stokesville. 2:00 p.m. at Arey Assembly Hall at B’water Municipal, 201 Green Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812. Sponsored by Friends of Shenandoah Mtn. Contact: Lynn, slynncameron@gmail.com
Sun. Nov 19 – Torry Ridge and Sherando Lake. Hike is 7.0 miles with 1,000 foot elevation change. Starting at the Blue Ridge Parkway, we will hike north to Sherando Lake, climb Torry Ridge and return. Short car spot along the parkway. Meet at the Waynesboro Exit 94 Park and Ride at 9:00. Contact Greg Fife at 540-447-4038 or greg@frozenfog.com.
To become a member of SSVC,
join PATC and indicate an interest in the SSVC on the membership form.
www.ssvc.org and find us on Facebook
join PATC and indicate an interest in the SSVC on the membership form.
www.ssvc.org and find us on Facebook
