Hike Schedule
Hikes, Work Trips, Other Activities
January 31 and February 1 2026: Wilderness First Aid
Medic Solo is providing the opportunity to receive wilderness first aid training. PATC SSVCers get $25 off if paying by check, Venmo, or Friends and Family PayPal; or $10 off if using a charge card. Register using this link here and in the last question, write "PATC SSVC Active Member" and Medic Solo will take care of your discount. In that same last question you can also write "Desire Friday Eve CPR Add-On." (6pm-9:45pm, $75 or if charge card then $79), Medic Solo instructor personally guarantees best CPR/AED class the person has ever had, or refund!
had, or refund!
https://solowfa.com/disaster-travel-wilderness-first-aid.html
For questions on registering for Wilderness First Aid, contact Jean Stephens: [email protected]
Sunday, February 1st: Snowshoe or Micro-Spikes the Golf Course of Gypsy Hill Park. Under the 3 or 4 inches of sleet hardened into ice there is 3 or 4 inches of nice snow. At least that is what I observed digging my car out here in Staunton! If interested in a good winter workout, meet at 1:30 PM at the parking lot in Gypsy Hill Park near the Skate Park and Dog Run at the end of the approach road to the National Guard Armory, 116th Regimental Road entrance off of Thornrose Drive. We will trek over the entire expanse of the golf course, its hills and wooded areas. No need to register just meet the Leader, John Kolp, at the parking lot.
February 9-thru February 11: Newport News Camping & Area Day Hikes
Newport New Park Campground is a great Winter Camping spot with heated bathrooms, showers, and electric service at Campsites. Or Rent a local B&B, Motel and join us for hikes and a nightly Campfire.
To make campsite reservations call 757-888-3333 or just pick a site on arrival with 2 tents or 1 RV and 1 tent per site. (Lots of Availability in Winter)
Daily Day Hikes and or Excursions will definitely include Newport News Park and Grandview Beach. Other possibilities are the Noland Trail, a Williamsburg Hike, and York River State Park. And maybe a local Museum such as Fort Monroe. Limited to 12 participants with no dogs for this event. Updates on camping and scheduled hikes will be sent to registered participants. To participate and register visit: https://www.meetup.com/charlottesville-patc-hiking-and-trail-love/events
You can also for information contact Howard Davis directly at [email protected]
Saturday, February 14th: Leaders Choice of an afternoon outing of some type, some where. The weather we have been having makes it impossible to guess what conditions will prevail two weeks into February. We will meet at 1 PM and I will be able to select a place, route and outing type as we get closer to the date. If interested, please register in advance with the Leader John Kolp at [email protected] or 917-288-2622. I will announce the plan by Wednesday February 11th.
Saturday, March 21st: PATC Widewater State Park’s Spring Jubilee and SSVC Camping Weekend
The event is on Saturday, March 21 from 10am-2:00pm. We plan to have a PATC table with information about the club. We are going to create an activity based around 10 Essentials ("Pack your Pack"), and we will lead some shorter hikes including a scavenger hunt. Come with us even if you don't want to be a Trail Talker.
SSVC plans for the weekend (Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22):
Pam Heinrich and Angela Lawarence are co-leads for the SSVC weekend events.
Prince William Forest Park will serve as the SSVC base and camping site. There are several trails that can be explored. Each person is responsible for booking their own site (or decide if you are sharing with a friend). You are welcome to stay elsewhere as well. Pam will reserve a site in section B and there seems to be some good sites near there. The campground has heated bathrooms with flush toilets and showers.
Link to the park's website: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm
Link to the campground: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/oakridge.htm
1. Friday: TBD hike in Prince William Forest Park and then set up camp
2. Saturday: attend the event at Widewater. We could divide up the tasks of the event. We can hike at Widewater (only a few trails though.) If you don't want to help, you are on your own for exploring.
Link to Widewater: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/widewater
3. Sunday hike more trails in Prince William Forest Park or we could visit Leesylvania State Park or Mason Neck State Park. If you have other ideas of places to explore, feel to share.
Sign up using this link to the event on our meetup site:
https://www.meetup.com/charlottesville-patc-hiking-and-trail-love/events/312980694/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
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. Contact hike leader concerning bringing your dog.
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. Contact hike leader concerning bringing your dog.