Category Archives: Backpacking

Dolly Sods Two Day Intermediate Backpacking TripSaturday-Monday, May 25-27, 2013Laneville, WVMonongahela National Forest8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$25 members, $30 non-membersLevel: 15 milesIntermediate. We will be hiking in Dolly Sods Wilderness, a slice of the Monongahela National Forest, which has nearly … Continue reading →

Monroe Run Beginner Backpacking TripSaturday-Sunday, May 18-19, 2013Grantsville, MDSavage River State Forest9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$20 members, $25 non-membersLevel: 5, 5.2 miles, Beginner and above. This one-night trip is perfect for an easy one-night escape from the city. The hike … Continue reading →

Sky Meadows Backpacking TripSaturday-Sunday, February 9-10, 2013Paris, VA10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.$20 members, $25 non-membersLevel: 7.0 milesAdvanced beginner and above. Interested in backpacking in the winter? Join us for this trip at Sky Meadows State Park. We will hike 1-2 … Continue reading →

Roaring Plains Navigation Challenge Backpacking TripSaturday-Monday, October 6-8, 2012Laneville, WVMonongahela National Forest8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$25 members, $30 non-membersLevel: 13.0 milesAdvanced beginner and above. Think of the Roaring Plains as “Dolly Sods gone wild.” The Wilderness is adjacent to Dolly … Continue reading →

Rock Climbing at Great FallsSaturday, September 29, 2012Great Falls, VA8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.$75 members, $85 non-membersLevel: All levels welcome. If you have wanted to learn how to rock climb, this is your chance! Learn climbing skills in a safe, … Continue reading →

Roaring Plains Navigation Challenge Backpacking TripSaturday-Monday, June 30-July 2, 2012Laneville, WVMonongahela National Forest8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$25 members, $30 non-membersLevel: 13.0 milesAdvanced beginner and above. Think of the Roaring Plains as “Dolly Sods gone wild.” The Wilderness is adjacent to … Continue reading →

Monroe Run Beginner Backpacking TripSaturday, March 24, 2012-March 25, 2012Grantsville, MDSavage River State Forest9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$20 members, $25 non-membersLevel: 5, 5.2 miles, Beginner and above. This one-night trip is perfect for an easy one-night escape from the city. … Continue reading →

Blue Ridge Center Backpacking TripSaturday-Sunday, February 4-5, 2012Purcellville, VABlue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.$20 members, $25 non-membersLevel: 7 milesAdvanced beginner and above. Interested in backpacking in the winter? Join us for this short trip at the … Continue reading →

Monroe Run Beginner Backpacking TripSaturday-Sunday, October 1-2, 2011Grantsville, MDSavage River State Forest9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$20 members, $25 non-membersLevel: 5, 5.2 miles, Beginner and above. This one-night trip is perfect for an easy one-night escape from the city. The hike … Continue reading →

Seneca Creek-High Meadows Intermediate Backpacking TripFriday-Sunday, August 5-7, 2011Circleville, WVSeneca Creek Backcountry, Monongahela National Forest9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.$25 members, $30 non-membersLevel: 16.0 milesIntermediate. Explore high meadows and splash around some waterfalls in the Seneca Creek backcountry. Well meet at … Continue reading →