Hike Schedule
Hikes, Work Trips, Other Activities
Saturday, July 19: Work Trip on North Mountain Trail
between Rt 688 & Elliot Knob Access Road
We’d love your help on the Elliot Knob section of the North Mountain Trail. We’ll be cutting back overgrowth of briars, nettles, and laurel.
We’ll meet at Churchville’s Riverside Plaza at 8 am and split into two teams. One will start at Rt 688 (Old Parkersburg Turnpike) and work their way up the trail for about 2.5 miles. The second team will drive up the Elliot Knob Forest Road (off of Hwy 42) to the trail and work their way down the trail for about 2.5 miles.
We will provide extra tools and PPE. Feel free to bring your own.
Reach out to Jim Fye ([email protected], 540-830-2023) if you are able to help or if you have any questions.
Sunday, July 20: Hidden Rocks/Cliff Trail
This 2.5-3 mile lollipop 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 0.5 mile to a scenic overlook with views of Shenandoah Mountain and another 0.3 mile to a second overlook. Join us for one or both! Carpooling is encouraged due to parking and road conditions.
Note: Due to a few water crossings, we may have to make alternatives plans. Angela will watch the weather and notify all who have registered if changes are needed.
Contact hike leader Angela Lawrence, [email protected], 913-850-4357.
Sunday, July 27th: Hike opportunity: Saint Mary's Trail to Falls
MODERATE. About 5 miles round trip.
This trail has little elevation change but has five river crossings each way (some of which can be tricky). Hiking poles and water shoes are highly recommended. Plan to get wet. Contact Pam Heinrich (540-290-5595 or [email protected]) for details.
August 4-7 Dolly Sods
A Car Camping Trip using the Red Creek Campground as a base for day hikes and exploration of the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Campsites are good with on site parking but there is only a Vault Toilet and we will have to bring our Water. Limited to 8 and no dogs for this trip. If interested contact Howard Davis for details @ [email protected]
Saturday, July 19: Work Trip on North Mountain Trail
between Rt 688 & Elliot Knob Access Road
We’d love your help on the Elliot Knob section of the North Mountain Trail. We’ll be cutting back overgrowth of briars, nettles, and laurel.
We’ll meet at Churchville’s Riverside Plaza at 8 am and split into two teams. One will start at Rt 688 (Old Parkersburg Turnpike) and work their way up the trail for about 2.5 miles. The second team will drive up the Elliot Knob Forest Road (off of Hwy 42) to the trail and work their way down the trail for about 2.5 miles.
We will provide extra tools and PPE. Feel free to bring your own.
Reach out to Jim Fye ([email protected], 540-830-2023) if you are able to help or if you have any questions.
Sunday, July 20: Hidden Rocks/Cliff Trail
This 2.5-3 mile lollipop 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 0.5 mile to a scenic overlook with views of Shenandoah Mountain and another 0.3 mile to a second overlook. Join us for one or both! Carpooling is encouraged due to parking and road conditions.
Note: Due to a few water crossings, we may have to make alternatives plans. Angela will watch the weather and notify all who have registered if changes are needed.
Contact hike leader Angela Lawrence, [email protected], 913-850-4357.
Sunday, July 27th: Hike opportunity: Saint Mary's Trail to Falls
MODERATE. About 5 miles round trip.
This trail has little elevation change but has five river crossings each way (some of which can be tricky). Hiking poles and water shoes are highly recommended. Plan to get wet. Contact Pam Heinrich (540-290-5595 or [email protected]) for details.
August 4-7 Dolly Sods
A Car Camping Trip using the Red Creek Campground as a base for day hikes and exploration of the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Campsites are good with on site parking but there is only a Vault Toilet and we will have to bring our Water. Limited to 8 and no dogs for this trip. If interested contact Howard Davis for details @ [email protected]
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 allowed on our chapter hikes only when noted in the hike description.
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 allowed on our chapter hikes only when noted in the hike description.