Hike: Exploring Seneca Creek Greenway (Shuttle) (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

6.5 miles, a Level 3 Moderate trail, suitable for intermediate and above hikers.

The lower section of the Seneca Greenway closely follows the creek through wooded floodplain and quiet stream valleys, offering a long, scenic, and largely natural-surface experience.

This hike involves shuttling of cars to/from parking area off Darnestown Rd (Rte 28) and Riley's Lock. More information to follow as we get closer to hike date.

Once the car shuttling is settled, we'll begin our hike from the Darnestown Road parking lot. We will have to cross Darnestown Road as we make our way south on the Greenway towards Riley's Lock.

The trail follows Seneca Creek for much of the route, offering a peaceful, secluded atmosphere, along a mostly natural dirt path that can be muddy in spots. We will experience generally flat to gently rolling terrain with a few short climbs and at least one stream crossing. This is a shared-use trail, so we may encounter trail runners, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.

After the hike, please join me in collecting trash along Riley's Lock Road, the "Rustic Road" that WWO has adopted as part of the County's program to preserve historic and scenic roadways and keep them litter free.

As with all WWO hikes, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this hike is FREE for Premium Members, you do need to register.

Hike: Rapidan Camp - SNP (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

7.4 miles, Level 9 - moderately strenuous. Suitable for advanced hikers.

A peaceful walk to a historic presidential getaway.

The hike to Rapidan Camp is a moderate-strenuous hike that starts at Milam Gap and follows the Mill Prong Trail through the quiet Shenandoah forest. The path descends steadily alongside the tumbling Mill Prong stream, weaving past mossy rocks, small cascades, and Big Rock Falls. We'll traverse Mill Prong three times before we reach the bottom of the valley where the woods open into the historic presidential retreat where Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover spent their summers.

This restful spot provided the couple respite and rejuvenation throughout a tumultuous presidency and was the backdrop for historic meetings during one of our nation's most difficult times: the Great Depression.

At Rapidan Camp you’ll find restored cabins—including the Brown House and the Prime Minister’s Cabin—set beside the confluence of two clear mountain streams, creating a peaceful, tucked‑away setting that feels unchanged since the 1930s.

As with all WWO hikes, there will be a leader and a sweep, and no one will be left behind.

After you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional event details and start location.

There is limited space, so please register early. Although this hike is FREE for Premium Members, you do need to register.

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Hike: Exploring Seneca Creek Greenway (Shuttle) (10 May 2026)

Hike: Rapidan Camp - SNP (16 May 2026)