Hike Schedule
| Printable hike schedule for Aug - Sept 2018.pdf |
August-September 2018
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 and easy, 3-4 miles max. Usually have lunch afterwards.
Weekend Hikes and Events:
Sun. Aug. 12. The Priest. Hike from the Tye River/Route 56 to the east facing overlook about 2/3 of the way up the mountain. Elevation gain is 1,800 feet, and hike is moderate plus. Meet at Reids Gap parking at 9:00. Leaders are David Bennick (540)337-5330, dbennick@verizon.net and Lori Silvestri (540)943-9553 or thesilvestri3@gmail.com
Sat. Aug. 25 VA Blue Ridge Railway Trail (Part 2). Hike will begin at the Rose Mill Trailhead. The scenic trail follows the Piney and Tye Rivers; it is an easy 4-6 mile hike, in and out, appropriate for all ages. Meet at Food Lion in Stuarts Draft at 9:00 or the Rose Mill Trailhead at 10:00. Afterwards hikers are welcome to gather at the Blue Ridge Brewery for refreshments and food. Leaders: Karen and Mike Waterman at karenswaterman@gmail.com or (540)337-1273.
Sun., Aug. 26. Full Moon Hike: Hawksbill Summit Hike to Hawksbill Summit to watch the sunset and the full moon rise. We will hike from the Upper Hawksbill Parking area for a 2.1 miles round trip, easy to moderate hike. Meet at the Park and Ride in Verona at 5:30 p.m. The sun is supposed to set a little before 8:00 pm that night. The trail is fairly easy to navigate after dark, but bring a flashlight or headlamp. This hike is weather permitting...we want a good view of the moon. Hike leader: Pam Heinrich, pamheinrich13@gmail.com, (540)290-5595.
Sat. Sep 8. Spy Rock, Hike from Montebello Fish Hatchery to Spy Rock. The trail is one mile each way on the fire road, but it is very steep and we will need four-wheel drive hiking boots. Then a 15-foot climb onto the rock and a 360 degree view.Meet at Reids Gap parking at 9:00. Leader: David Bennick, (540)337-5330 or dbennick@verizon.net
Sat. Sept. 15: Saint Mary's Trail to Falls. About 5 miles round trip. EASY-MODERATE. This trail has little elevation change but has five river crossings each way (some of which can be tricky). You may want to bring walking poles and water shoes. Meet at 9:00 at Riverheads High School. Leaders: Pam Heinrich, pamheinrich13@gmail.com, (540)290-5595 and Steve Brong, sbrong12345@gmail.com
Sat. Sept. 22. Trail Work at Braley Pond with Church group. Leaders Malcolm and Lynn Cameron and Jim Fye. Let Malcolm know if you want to help. malcolmgcameron@gmail.com
Sun. Sept. 23. Three Ridges Wilderness Hike. Six mile out and back hike beginning at Love Gap. Approximately 1200 ft. elevation gain to outstanding viewpoint for lunch. Meet at Waynesboro Park and Ride at 9:00 or Love Gap trailhead at 9:45. Contact Jean Fraser at jeancfraser2@yahoo.com or (540)490-0195.
Sun. Sept. 30. Flood of 1949 4-H Club Evacuation Hike. 80 Augusta County 4-H Club members and leaders were camped at what is now North River Campground when this historic flood hit. Roads and bridges were washed out. With no other escape route, the 4-Hers hiked over Lookout Mountain to Stribling Springs. Their parents were quite worried, but all the campers were fine. Relive the evacuation and learn more about the historic Flood of 1949. 4.6 miles one way with shuttle. Moderate. 650’ elevation gain. For those who want a longer hike, return back to the campground by the same route. Meet at Churchville TasteeFreez at 9:00 a.m. Leaders: Lynn and Malcolm Cameron, slynncameron@gmail.com, (540)234-6273 (h) or (540)830-4524 (c)
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 and easy, 3-4 miles max. Usually have lunch afterwards.
- Aug. 15: Big Run Loop, Meet at Rockfish Gap at 9:00 AM. Leader Theresia Barger, (540) 337-1567
- Sept. 12: Madison Run Fire Road, meet at Grottoes Food Lion at 9:00 AM, contact Ron Radloff at radloff.ronald@gmail.com
Weekend Hikes and Events:
Sun. Aug. 12. The Priest. Hike from the Tye River/Route 56 to the east facing overlook about 2/3 of the way up the mountain. Elevation gain is 1,800 feet, and hike is moderate plus. Meet at Reids Gap parking at 9:00. Leaders are David Bennick (540)337-5330, dbennick@verizon.net and Lori Silvestri (540)943-9553 or thesilvestri3@gmail.com
Sat. Aug. 25 VA Blue Ridge Railway Trail (Part 2). Hike will begin at the Rose Mill Trailhead. The scenic trail follows the Piney and Tye Rivers; it is an easy 4-6 mile hike, in and out, appropriate for all ages. Meet at Food Lion in Stuarts Draft at 9:00 or the Rose Mill Trailhead at 10:00. Afterwards hikers are welcome to gather at the Blue Ridge Brewery for refreshments and food. Leaders: Karen and Mike Waterman at karenswaterman@gmail.com or (540)337-1273.
Sun., Aug. 26. Full Moon Hike: Hawksbill Summit Hike to Hawksbill Summit to watch the sunset and the full moon rise. We will hike from the Upper Hawksbill Parking area for a 2.1 miles round trip, easy to moderate hike. Meet at the Park and Ride in Verona at 5:30 p.m. The sun is supposed to set a little before 8:00 pm that night. The trail is fairly easy to navigate after dark, but bring a flashlight or headlamp. This hike is weather permitting...we want a good view of the moon. Hike leader: Pam Heinrich, pamheinrich13@gmail.com, (540)290-5595.
Sat. Sep 8. Spy Rock, Hike from Montebello Fish Hatchery to Spy Rock. The trail is one mile each way on the fire road, but it is very steep and we will need four-wheel drive hiking boots. Then a 15-foot climb onto the rock and a 360 degree view.Meet at Reids Gap parking at 9:00. Leader: David Bennick, (540)337-5330 or dbennick@verizon.net
Sat. Sept. 15: Saint Mary's Trail to Falls. About 5 miles round trip. EASY-MODERATE. This trail has little elevation change but has five river crossings each way (some of which can be tricky). You may want to bring walking poles and water shoes. Meet at 9:00 at Riverheads High School. Leaders: Pam Heinrich, pamheinrich13@gmail.com, (540)290-5595 and Steve Brong, sbrong12345@gmail.com
Sat. Sept. 22. Trail Work at Braley Pond with Church group. Leaders Malcolm and Lynn Cameron and Jim Fye. Let Malcolm know if you want to help. malcolmgcameron@gmail.com
Sun. Sept. 23. Three Ridges Wilderness Hike. Six mile out and back hike beginning at Love Gap. Approximately 1200 ft. elevation gain to outstanding viewpoint for lunch. Meet at Waynesboro Park and Ride at 9:00 or Love Gap trailhead at 9:45. Contact Jean Fraser at jeancfraser2@yahoo.com or (540)490-0195.
Sun. Sept. 30. Flood of 1949 4-H Club Evacuation Hike. 80 Augusta County 4-H Club members and leaders were camped at what is now North River Campground when this historic flood hit. Roads and bridges were washed out. With no other escape route, the 4-Hers hiked over Lookout Mountain to Stribling Springs. Their parents were quite worried, but all the campers were fine. Relive the evacuation and learn more about the historic Flood of 1949. 4.6 miles one way with shuttle. Moderate. 650’ elevation gain. For those who want a longer hike, return back to the campground by the same route. Meet at Churchville TasteeFreez at 9:00 a.m. Leaders: Lynn and Malcolm Cameron, slynncameron@gmail.com, (540)234-6273 (h) or (540)830-4524 (c)
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