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Weverton Cliffs and Harpers Ferry Hike
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Burkittsville, MD
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 6, 9 miles
This out-and-back hike will combine both the rewards of climbing upward and a leisurely stroll. We will ascend up on the AT to Weverton Cliffs, where there is a wonderful view of the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers and the town of Harpers Ferry. After relaxing on the cliffs, we will descend and pick up the AT on the level C&O canal towpath, which we will follow until we cross the river on the footbridge and go in to the town of Harpers Ferry. We will hike in town as far as Jefferson Rock. Then folks can explore town for a while in the afternoon - get ice cream, sit in the shade, go shopping, or take in one of the museums - before meeting up later to return along the towpath.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Riverbend Half-Day Hike
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Riverbend Park
Great Falls, VA
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 2, 5.2 miles
This is a new hike for WWO! Riverbend park has great up-close views of the Potomac River and its wildlife, but far fewer visitors than its downstream neighbors. We will start out hiking through the woods to the overlook at Great Falls, and then loop back northward along the river.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Black Hill Half-Day Hike
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Boyds, MD
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 3, 6 miles
This hike samples all of what Black Hill Regional Park has to offer - meadows, woodlands, gentle hills, and the shores of Little Seneca Lake. From the observation deck of the lake, we'll keep an eye out for bald eagles and ospreys.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Canaan Loop Backpacking Trip
Saturday, May 22, 2010-May 24, 2010
Monongahela National Forest
Davis, WV
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$25 members, $30 non-members
Level: 18.2 miles
Experienced beginners and above.
This trip is on a high-country plateau in the Canaan Mountain backcountry. The area features some rocky sections, but the trail is mostly gentle through mountain laurel, rhododendron, evergreen and hardwood forest. There are many stream crossings and some nice vistas. Our anticipated daily mileage: day 1: 2.7 miles; day 2: 9.1 miles; day 3: 6.7 miles.
The second day's hike involves six boots-off water crossings, with water ranging from calf- to thigh-high. The last crossing of the day is particularly challenging, as it involves high water as well as a fairly fast current.
The elevation gains and losses on this route are mostly gradual, but we will be covering a significant number of miles (for early in the season!) on day 2, so this trip is not recommended for backpacking novices. Gear sharing, carpooling, etc., will be arranged via phone and email prior to the trip. WWO has a limited amount of equipment to loan.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Billy Goat Trail Half-Day Hike
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Potomac, MD
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 3, 3.5 miles
Join us for the finest hike within shouting distance of Washington's monuments! This is a popular hike with magnificent views of the Potomac River and Mather Gorge. We will begin the hike at Old Angler's Inn, then scramble over the Billy Goat trail's renowned rocks, returning along the towpath to our starting point. This is a short but challenging hike!Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Sugarloaf Mountain Day Hike
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Dickerson, MD
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 5, 5.5 miles
Sugarloaf Mountain stands 800 feet above the farmland below. We will hike about 5.5 miles through the woods and along ridges, ending with a climb to the top for picturesque views of the surrounding area.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Scott's Run Half-Day Hike
Sunday, June 13, 2010
McLean, VA
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 5, 4.0 miles
Scott's Run Nature Preserve is only a few miles off the beltway, but offers woodland solitude and magnificent views of the Potomac river. This will be a short but hilly morning hike. A perfect way to spend the weekend!Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Furry Friends Half-Day Hike
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Derwood, MD
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 3.0 miles
Once again, hiking is going to the dogs. Join us at Lake Frank for a 3-mile hike with swimming in the lake and stream to cool off your tail wagging friend. Come hiking with us even if you don't have a dog but love them anyway. Your dog must get along well with others and must be kept on a leash while hiking. There will be a limit of 10 dogs allowed on the hike. Each owner is responsible for the actions of her dog.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Buck Hollow - Buck Ridge Trail Day Hike
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Shenandoah National Park
Luray, VA
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 8, 5.6 miles
This 5.6-mile loop hike takes us up a very steep initial ascent and several stream crossings along Buck Ridge, before turning back along a rushing stream that descends 1750 feet through Buck Hollow. The trail leads through a rarely visited section of the park.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Roaring Plains Navigation Challenge Backpacking Trip
Saturday, July 3, 2010-July 5, 2010
Roaring Plains Wilderness
Laneville, MD
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$25 members, $30 non-members
Level: 13.0 miles
Advanced beginner and above.
Think of the Roaring Plains as "Dolly Sods gone wild." The Wilderness is adjacent to Dolly Sods and shares many of the same habitat features as the Mid-Atlantic's most beloved backpacking destination: waterfalls, windswept open plains, and the views from the edge of the plateau. But unlike the Sods, Roaring Plain is seldom visited and lacks the well-worn trails and crowds that characterize the Sods on a typical summer weekend. Visiting the Roaring Plains requires the ability to navigate, so on this trip you will have the opportunity to learn and then practice navigating using a map/compass and/or a GPS device.
The route we have chosen has a maximum elevation gain of 1500 feet over 5 miles, so this is not a trip suitable for novices. Participants will be asked to bring their own compass or GPS device. Topographic maps will be provided. Washington Women Outdoors has a limited amount of backpacking gear to loan.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 TRIP IS FULL
National Arboretum Half-Day Hike
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Washington, DC
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 2, 3.0 miles
Visit one of DC's best kept secrets. The National Arboretum is 446 acres in NE Washington. It is a living museum where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. We will walk around the grounds and explore the different collections. Much, but not all, of the walking will be on roads and paved paths.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
White Oak Canyon Day Hike
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Shenandoah National Park
Luray, VA
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 12, 8.5 miles
One of the most popular hikes in Shenandoah National Park, White Oak Canyon follows a beautiful stream with numerous waterfalls along the way. The ascent is steep and strenuous, but we will rest often and enjoy the waterfalls. The total length of this hike is 8.5 miles, with an elevation gain of 2100 feet.
There is $8 fee per person to get into the park. Please bring this with you on the day of the hike.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
South Mountain Inn to White Rocks AT Day Hike
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Boonesboro, MD
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 6, 8.0 miles
This is an out-and-back hike on the Appalachian Trail from the South Mountain Inn to White Rocks. Highlights include the Reno Civil War memorial, Rocky Run AT shelter (it has a porch swing!), and a beautiful fall vista from the overlook at White Rocks.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Cranberry Wilderness Intermediate Backpacking Trip
Friday, August 6, 2010-August 8, 2010
Monongahela National Forest
Mill Point, WV
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$25 members, $30 non-members
Level: 12, 22.0 miles, Intermediate.
Hike what Backpacker magazine has called the "crown jewel" of Monongahela National Forest, through what "feels like the Canadian taiga wrapped in the South's homeyness." We will follow a 3-day, 24-mile circuit in Monongahela's Cranberry Wilderness, hiking around 8 miles each day.
We'll start our first day traversing a 4,000-foot ridge between two rivers and camping in a grassy meadow. The next day we will descend into the mountain, where we'll cross several streams, pass by a swimming hole (bring your bathing suit!) and top off the day by ascending 1,400 feet over about 2 miles and camping by a river. The third day will follow about 7 miles of rugged trail back to our cars, and all the while we'll pass by the relics of old mining and logging camps.
Although the trail mostly follows gentle ascents and descents, the mileage is significant. Therefore, this trip is not recommended for novice backpackers. Car sharing and gear sharing will be organized by phone and e-mail prior to the trip. WWO has a limited amount of equipment to loan. Please note that the trip requires three full days and we will be leaving early on Friday morning for the 5-hour drive from the D.C. area to Cranberry Wilderness.Registration Deadline: Friday, July 30, 2010
Oregon Ridge Trail Day Hike
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Cockeysville, MD
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 2, 4.2 miles
The hike is 4.2 miles with slightly more than 500 feet of elevation change. We will walk along old logging trails under mature second-growth hardwoods. The hike also goes along a secluded clear-running brook. The rolling ridges are composed of metamorphic rock known as Loch Raven schist. The Oregon Ridge Forest is composed of chestnut oak, tulip poplar, and mountain laurel. Oregon Ridge has a beach and allows swimming for a fee.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
AT/Michaux Day Hike
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Michaux State Forest
Rouzerville, PA
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 7, 6.4 miles
This is a 6.4 mile, out-and-back hike in Michaux State Forest, along the AT. Most of the hike follows a ridge through pine forest. The highlight of the trip is the view from Chimney Rocks. Total elevation gain is 1200 feet.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
