Sept.-Oct.
Abbreviations:
AT = Appalachian Trail
SNP = Shenandoah National Park
GWNF = George Washington National Forest
Basic Rock Scrambling for Hikers. This practical hands-on half day class will provide hikers with
the fundamentals of route finding and safe movement over rock
hazards and obstacles encountered in alpine and rocky environments.
It will include scrambling with the use of hands and feet, and
elementary climbing techniques. Class at Great Falls Park, VA.
Limited to 15 people. Contact: Tony Sanders (202) 362-3819. 27
SUN: Rated A. Land Navigation Course, Class 101. An introductory
Map and Compass Workshop. A day long event featuring classroom
study in the use of topographical maps and compass, with practical
hands-on outdoor exercises using basic tools of land navigation.
Limit: 25 people. Details at http://webmentor.com/mwrop/welcome.html. Contact: Mike Gingerich (703) 590-3188.
NOVEMBER
Rated C. Outdoor Leadership Workshop & Hike. For new and established outdoor leaders, this workshop and day
hike discusses Leadership Types, Setting People Up For Success,
and Modeling Behavior. It covers 8 miles and 1,500 feet of climb
at a moderate pace in SNP! Instructor: Christopher Tate (703)
836-8905.
Wilderness First Aid. This sixteen-hour class includes classroom study, hands-on practice,
and results in a two-year certification. The cost is $125. Registration
is limited to 25 people. Details at: http://wfa.net. Contact: Christopher Tate (703) 836-8905.
Child Friendly Outings
SEPTEMBER
Parent-Child Day Hike, Roosevelt Island. A pleasant 4 mile hike along the Potomac and around Roosevelt
Island for ages 6-9. Bring a bag lunch for a picnic afterwards.
Call for directions. Leader: Susan Rojas (202) 966-1295 before
9:00 pm.
Family Day Hike, Prince William Forest, VA. A 6.1-mile circuit hike on the Turkey Run Ridge Trail and along
Quantico Creek.
Easy pace. Suitable for families with children 12 years of age
and older. Leader: Mike Monbeck (703) 764-9632.
Turkey Run, Northern VA. Leisurely 4 mile hike featuring river views, a waterfall, and
stream crossings. Suitable for all ages. Meet at 10 am. Call for
directions. Leader: Marilyn Mohney (703) 425-0173.
Parent-Child Day Hike, Great Falls Park in VA. A beautiful 5 mile circuit hike partly along the Potomac with
views of the falls for children ages 9-12. Bring a bag lunch.
Call for directions. Leader: Susan Rojas (202) 966-1295 before
9 pm.
Sky Meadows State Park. Enjoy fall foliage and see a historic homestead. Leisurely 3 mile
hike suitable for all ages including children ages 6-9 accompanied
by parents. Call for directions. Leader: Marilyn Mohney (703)
425-0173.
Not Rated. Beginners' Backpack, Massanutten Mountain. Children (accompanied by responsible adults) are most welcome.
We'll visit an 1830's iron furnace, cook dinner & roast marshmallows
over a wood fire, sing songs, and tell stories around the fire.
Enjoy a 1950's style fun outing! Leader: Ernie Bauer (301) 469-6726,
Ernestbaue@aol.com.
Family N ature Hike, Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, VA. A leisurely, flat, two-mile walk for parents & children of all
ages (sorry, no pets). Path through wooded areas and along boardwalk
across fresh-water wetlands rich in wildlife. Bring cameras &
binoculars. Starts 9:00 am from Huntley Meadows parking lot. See:
http://webmentor.com/mwrop/huntley.html. Leader: Mike Monbeck (703) 764-9632.
Leisurely 4-Mile Moonlight Hike. Along C&O towpath near Great Falls, Md. You will see fireflies,
beavers, and Canada geese. Bring flashlights. Return by 10:30
and go for pizza. Meet at 8 pm under big tree in small shopping
center in Glen Echo at intersection of MacArthur Blvd. & Goldsboro
Road. This is the end of the Ride-On 29 bus line from Friendship
Heights Metro Station. Leader: Don Larson (301) 654-3573.
Bay Shore Park. Easy 3 mile "mini" hike along the shore and through the marsh,
meadow, and woods. Good birding. Bring water and a snack. Can be muddy. Park
admission - $2.00 per car. Rendezvous at Loch Raven High School
at 10:00 am. Kathy or Carroll, (410) 828-0048.
Canton Walking Tour (deadline). Reservations due today for the September 27th walk and brunch.
Joyce, (410) 254-7240.
Full Moon Canoe Trip. Canoe the Day's Cove area by the light of the moon. Some canoe
experience required. Call Kolman for information and reservation,
(410) 356-4655.
Circuit Hike, GWNF. 16 miles along Stack Rock Trail to North Mountain Trail and down
to Trout Pond and back. Meet at Oakton Shopping Center at 7:30.
Inexperienced hikers call for requirements. Co-Leaders: William
Needham (703) 256-6735, and Jack Thorsen (703) 339-6716.
Third Annual Nicholson Hollow Swimming Hole Hike. Circuit hike of approx. 11 miles with strenuous climb on White
Oak Canyon & Cedar Run Trails. Optional detour to Hawksbill summit,
highest point in SNP. Swimming hole near end of hike. Leader:
Carina Campobasso (202) 332-4356.
The Amazing Maize Maze. Test your navigation skills by walking through the nationally
acclaimed & worlds largest maize (corn field) maze. A specially
designed corn field near Lancaster, PA. $7 fee. Leader: Robert
Lovisa, (301) 593-5360, reservations required by Sept. 9.
Easy bike ride on dead-end paved and dirtroads in the Middle Patuxent
Wildlife Research Center. Helmetrequired, binoculars optional. Bring lunch and water. Meet
at the NorthTract Visitor Center on Bald Eagle Drive at 10:00
AM. Call Ken at (301) 725-3306 (kclark@excalib.com).
C&O Canal Towpath. Easy 6.5 mile afternoon hike through woods & along the towpath.
About 7 blocks from Metro. Limited to 30 people. Leader: Laura
Luftig (703) 931-3977, eves before 9 pm.
"ababcdcdefefgg" Poetry Hike. Hey, it's a sonnet! A 10 mile hike on the MD Appalachian Trail
from PenMar to Hemlock Hill. Poetry as usual. Intermediate or
experienced hikers only. Limited to 20 people. Leader: David Cheng
(301) 990-3689.
Pennsylvania AT Tour '98 - Hike No. 5. Unscouted 9.3 mile hike, with about 1,200' of elevation
change, from PA Route 309 to Lehigh Furnace Gap on historic PA
AT. Long drive, car shuttle required. Hike meets 7:30 am. Leader:
Robert Lovisa (301) 593-5360, pls. call before 5 pm, Sept. 10.
Gettysburg Horseback Tour (deadline). Experience the Battlefield from horseback. See the
October 17th listing for details. Reservations with deposit are
due today. Joyce, (410) 254-7240.
Midweek Hike for Strong Hikers who enjoy a vigorous workout on beautiful mountain trails. Leader:
Cliff Noyes (703) 451-5181.
Overnight backpacking on the Appalachian Trial. You must provide your own equipment, food, and water. Call Leslie
at (301) 854-0299 (lesliee@bellatlantic.net).
Biking on the Western End of the C & O Towpath. Bike 28 miles Saturday and 25 Sunday. Car camp or stay at a motel
Sat. night. Helmet and bicycle in good working condition are mandatory.
Mountain or hybrid bikes recommended. Leader: Dick Williams (703)
521-0731.
Southern PA AT Series Hike 1. 11.6 miles from State Route 74 to State Route
94. Limited to 15 participants. Leader: Ray Abercrombie (703)
569-2691 before 9 pm.
Fort Delaware Day Trip. Visit historic Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island. Easy two mile
hike includes a major rookery observation site as well as plenty
of time to explore the Fort. Fifteen minute boat ride from shore
landing pier. Very easy trip, suitable for families with children
as well as adults. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Loch Raven High
School at 9:00 am. Jim, (410) 719-1429.
Midweek Hike for Strong Hikers who enjoy a vigorous workout on beautiful mountain trails. Leader:
Cliff Noyes (703) 451-5181.
Easy backpacking/hiking on and around Old Rag Mountain. Arrive Friday evening, backpack a few miles to set up a base
camp, then moderate hiking on Saturday and Sunday. You must provide
your own equipment, food, and water. Call early to sign up, 10-person
limit. Call Julika at (410) 997-5364 (abond@csc.com).
Stargazing, Sky Meadows. Sierra Club has been invited to the September stargazing night
at Sky Meadows State Park near Paris, VA, far from the smog and
bright lights of the city. Jeff Chester of the Naval Observatory
will bring several large portable telescopes and start the program
at dusk. For information, call Sky Meadows at (540) 592-3556 or
Don Larson at (301) 654-3573.
Chapmans Forest/Swan Park Library parking lot (west end) at Ruth Swan Park Take Route
210, Indian Head Highway, south of Woodrow Wilson Bridge 20 miles.
Go 1/4 mile past Bryans Rd Shopping Center (McDonalds, Safeway).Turn
right into Ruth Swan Park and Library. Bring gloves and bag lunch
with drink (beach party) Leaders: Marc Imlay and Rod Simmons (703)
607-7989 (Marc)
Canton Walking Tour. Two hour walking tour of Historic Canton, Patterson Park, and
Highlandtown. Brunch (optional) to follow at a local restaurant.
Cost will be about $8.00. Reservations for brunch are limited.
Please reserve space by September 9th. Joyce, (410) 254-7240.
Midweek Hike for Strong Hikers who enjoy a vigorous workout on beautiful mountain trails. Leader:
Cliff Noyes, (703) 451-5181.
 OCTOBER
Leisurely 4-Mile Moonlight Hike. Along C&O towpath near Great Falls, Md. You will see fireflies,
beavers, and Canada geese. Bring flashlights. Return by 10:30
and go for pizza. Meet at 8 pm under big tree in small shopping
center in Glen Echo at intersection of MacArthur Blvd. & Goldsboro
Road. This is the end of the Ride-On 29 bus line from Friendship
Heights Metro Station. Leader: Don Larson (301) 654-3573.
Lake Roland Hike. 5-6 mostly flat miles near Lake Roland in Robert E. Lee Park.
Bring lunch and water. Meet at the parking lot near the dam (Hollins
Ave. and Lakeside Dr.) at 10:30 am Clint, (410) 235-5835.
Blockhouse Point, on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The 6 mile hike over hilly terrain leads to a great view of the
Potomac from the cliffs above the C&O canal. Bring lunch and water.
Depart at 9:00 AM from the "bus" side of the park & ride at Rt.
32 and Brokenland Parkway. Call Ken at (301) 725-3306 (kclark@excalib.com).
Maryland Heights, Harper's Ferry. Easy 8 mile hike with one strenuous uphill. Great overlook at
confluence of Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. Bring lunch. Limited
to 20 hikers. Leader: Sam Rosenberg (703) 823-7587 before 9 pm.
Southern Pennsylvania AT Series Hike 2. 10.7 miles from Pine Grove Furnace SP to State
Route 94. Limited to 15 participants. Leader: Ray Abercrombie
(703) 569-2691 before 9 pm.
Beginner whitewater rafting on the Shenandoah River. The 4 hours of rafting has class 1-2 rapids, and costs about
$50. 12-person limit. Reservations required by Sept. 4. Call Julie
at (301) 384-2925 (jscafidi@mindspring.com).
Trail Work Trip, Northern SNP, VA. No experience necessary for this work trip to the Appalachian
Trail north of Pass Mountain. We will trim branches, clean and
rebuild waterbars, and otherwise spruce-up this 2 mile section
of the AT. Please call before 9 pm. Contact: Frank Turk (301)
249-8243.
Rock Creek Park, Easy Hike! 6.5 mile afternoon hike through Rock Creek Park, leaves from
Metro station. Limited to 30 people. Leader: Laura Luftig (703)
931-3977, eves before 9 pm.
Circuit Hike, Northern SNP. 15 miles along Piney Branch, Piney Ridge and the AT. Limit: 20
people. Leader: Christine Ford (703) 266-0383.
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Come explore Western Maryland's beautiful wildlands. Contact Sam White at 301.724.7976 if you would like to plan an
overnight backpacking trip in Green Ridge State Forest or contact
Mark Diehl at 301.724.6238 if you prefer an easy, overnight canoe
camping trip on the Potomac River (this trip passes through the
Potomac Bends wildlands).
Refer to the Western Maryland Group's web site at http://western-md-group.home.mindspring.com for a look at locator maps of Western Maryland wildlands.
Mark Diehl - Information Systems Alliant Techsystems - ABL 304-726-5140
(Voice & Fax)
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6 TUES:
Midweek Hike for Strong Hikers who enjoy a vigorous workout on beautiful mountain trails. Leader:
Cliff Noyes (703) 451-5181.
Sky Meadows Hike. 6-8 miles in this Virginia State Park. Some steep climbs with
great views from the top. Possible dinner stop afterwards. Bring
lunch and water. Depart southwest Park & Ride at 9:30 am. Bill,
(410) 574-1453.
Leisurely afternoon bike ride around Wye Island on the Eastern Shore, dinner afterwards at Hemingway's Restaurant
overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Trip limited to 15 people. Helmet
required. Sign up by Oct. 3, for dinner reservations. Call Julika
at (410) 997-5364 (abond@csc.com).
Sugarloaf Mountain, MD. A moderate, 7.5 miles. Elevation change of 1,400' with some nice
views. Limited to 15 people. Leader: Janet Williams (301) 670-9267
before Thursday, October 8, 9:30 pm.
Poplar Hill/Loch Raven Hike. 6 to 8 mile hike in the Loch Raven Watershed. Bring lunch and
water. Depart the Carver Center for the Arts, 938 York Road, at
9:00 am. Kolman, (410) 356-4655.
Kick Leaves, Read Poetry Hike. An 11 mile hike on the MD Appalachian Trail from Hemlock Hill
to Washington Monument Park. Poetry or else. Intermediate or experienced
hikers only. Limited to 20 people. Leader: David Cheng (301) 990-3689.
Midweek Hike for Strong Hikers who enjoy a vigorous workout on beautiful mountain trails. Leader:
Cliff Noyes (703) 451-5181.
Gettysburg Horseback Tour. Experience the battlefield from a different perspective. This
two hour guided tour on horseback requires no riding experience,
but you must be over 18 years old and under 240 pounds. Please
register by September 15. Cost is $42.00 per person and limited
to 10. There will be a late (after 2:00 pm) lunch en route home.
Joyce, (410) 254-7240.
"Key-Chain" Potomac River Dayhike. Starting at Roosevelt Island, we will hike along the Virginia
shore of the Potomac to Chain Bridge (rugged, rocky, strenuous),
cross to the Maryland/DC side and return along the C & O Canal
towpath (easy stroll). Total of about 9 miles of hiking. MEET
at the Riva Road Park and Ride (Annapolis) at 8:30 or at the Roosevelt
Island parking area at about 9:30. Contact the leader in advance
if you want to meet at Roosevelt Island. BRING lunch, water, sunblock,
etc., etc. LEADER: John Cochran e-mail john.cochran@iname.com or (410) 268-6194.
Bike 28 miles on roads through Columbia. Helmet required. Bring lunch and water. Call Nelson at (301) 497-9960
(price.nelson@epamail.epa.gov).
Hoover Camp in Central SNP. Easy 6.5 mile circuit hike from Big Meadows to former President
Hoover's fishing camp. Meet at Oakton Shopping Center at 7:30
am. Leader: Sam Rosenberg (703) 823-7587 before 9 pm.
Hanover Horse Farm Bike Ride. 25 miles through beautiful horse farm country on mostly quiet
country roads. Suitable for road bike, hybrid, or mountain bike.
Some hills. Helmet required. Depart Giant Plaza at 9:00 am. Jim,
(410) 719-1429.
12 mile hike in Central SNP from Bootens Gap to Bear Church Rock
for a spectacular view (you'll earn it) and back. Leader: Dirck
Harris (703) 787-3330 before 9 pm.
Midweek Hike for Strong Hikers who enjoy a vigorous workout on beautiful mountain trails. Leader:
Cliff Noyes (703) 451-5181.
Pennsylvania AT Tour '98 - Hike No. 6. An unscouted 12.1 mile hike, with about 1700' of
elevation change, from PA Route 443 to PA Route 645 on the historic
PA AT. Car shuttle required. Hike meets 7:30 AM. Leader: Robert
Lovisa (301) 593-5360, pls.call before 5 pm, Oct. 22.
Service Backpack, Laurel Fork of the Potomac, VA. We'll camp on the Laurel Fork Sat. night about 3. 5 miles from
our trailhead, and do mainly trail clearing. There will be some
time for recreational hiking, trout fishing, etc. Leader: Dick
Williams (703) 521-0731.
Chincoteague Weekend. Explore a disappearing barrier island. A 15 mile bike ride on
Saturday and a 7 mile hike on Sunday. Many migrating birds, wild
ponies, and sika elk. Space limited and advanced reservations
are required. Kathy or Carroll, (410) 828-0048.
Catoctin Mountain Park, Wolf and Chimney Rocks. Hike 7 or 9 miles, to the falls and rock outcrops, including some
steep hills. Bring lunch and water. Meet for breakfast at the
Bagel Bin in the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center, for an 8:00
departure. Call Ken at (301) 725-3306 (kclark@excalib.com).
Shenandoah National Park, Day hike, length approximately 10 miles, moderately strenuous. You will
need lunch, water, and sturdy footwear. Meet at Riva Road Park
and Ride near Annapolis at 7:30. Call Mike Hoffman (410) 626-8351
for information and directions.
Stargazing, Sky Meadows. Sierra Club has been invited to the September stargazing night
at Sky Meadows State Park near Paris, VA, far from the smog and
bright lights of the city. Jeff Chester of the Naval Observatory
will bring several large portable telescopes and start the program
at dusk. For information, call Sky Meadows at (540) 592-3556 or
Don Larson at (301) 654-3573.
Rocks State Park. Hilly 5 mile hike with a scenic overlook. Depart at 8:30 AM from
the park & ride just north of Rt. 175 on Snowden River Parkway.
Call Sue at (301) 498-8462.
Linear Hike in Northern SNP. 15 miles on the Appalachian and Dickey
Ridge Trails. Limit: 15 people. Leader: Christine Ford (703) 266-0383.
Southern Pennsylvania AT Series Hike 3. 9 miles from Shippensburg
Road to Pine Grove Furnace SP. Limited to 15 participants. Leader:
Ray Abercrombie (703) 569-2691 before 9 pm.
Midweek Hike for Strong Hikers who enjoy a vigorous workout on beautiful mountain trails. Leader:
Cliff Noyes (703) 451-5181.
Leisurely 4-Mile Moonlight Hike. Along C&O towpath near Great Falls, Md. You will see fireflies, beavers, and Canada
geese. Bring flashlights. Return by 10:30 and go for pizza. Meet
at 8 pm under big tree in small shopping center in Glen Echo at
intersection of MacArthur Blvd. & Goldsboro Road. This is the
end of the Ride-On 29 bus line from Friendship Heights Metro Station.
Leader: Don Larson (301) 654-3573.
Cape May Exploring. This is a beach and boardwalk hike of about 6 miles. Breakfast
and dinner stops. Leave White Marsh Park & Ride at 7:00 am. John,
(410) 780-8853 or e-mail jmurman@juno.com.
Halloween Hike at Little Devils Stairs in Shenandoah National
Park. A strenuous 8 mile hike along streams. Rough and steep at times.
Bring lunch and water. Depart at 7:30 AM from the "bus" side of
park & ride at Rt. 32 and Brokenland Parkway. Call Leslie at (301)
854-0299 (lesliee@bellatlantic.net).
Annual Halloween Hike-to-Hell. Commemorating the signature event of 1993. Snickers Gap to Ashby
Gap on the AT. 14 miles, 4,000' +. Meet at Oakton Shopping Center
at 8:00 am. Inexperienced hikers call for hiker requirements.
Co-Leaders: William Needham (703) 256-6735, and Jack Thorsen (703)
339-6716.
 NOVEMBER
7 SAT:
Antietam Battlefield Hike. Moderate 7-8 miles through the historic battlefield and along
Antietam Creek. Bring lunch and water. Admission charge at the
information center. Rendezvous at I-70 and Security Blvd. Park
& Ride at 10:00 am. Carroll, (410) 828-0048.
"Difficult Run" loop, Great Falls, Virginia. A moderate six mile hike on the cliffs overlooking the Potomac
River. Bring lunch and water. Depart at 9:30 AM from the park
& ride at Rt. 32 and Brokenland Parkway. Call Nelson at (301)
497-9960 (price.nelson@epamail.epa.gov).
Gunpowder River Hike. Moderate six or seven mile hike below the Prettyboy Dam. Meet
at 11:00 am at the Park & Ride on Deerco Road near Padonia Road.
Jack, (410) 256-3963.
Patuxent Wildlife Reserve Bike Ride. 18 mile "Rough Ride" over gravel, sand, and some paved roads.
Most have hybrid or mountain bike and a helmet. Patuxent policy
requires signing a risk waver for activities within the reserve.
Depart Southwest Park & Ride at 10:00 am Jim, (410) 719-1429.
Wye Oak & Wye Island Hike. We will first visit the Wye Oak, Maryland's State Tree, and then
do a 6 mile, flat hike on Wye Island. Rendezvous at Southwest
Park & Ride at 9:30 am. Bill, (410) 574-1453.
Sugar Loaf Mountain. Eight mile hike featuring rocky outcrops with sweeping views. Bring lunch and
water. Depart at 8:30 AM from the park & ride just north of I-70
on Rt. 32. Call Leslie at (301) 854-0299 (lesliee@bellatlantic.net).
Gambrill Park Hike. 8 moderate miles in this ridge top park in western Maryland.
Depart the Park & Ride at Rt. 32 and I-70 at 8:30 am. Kolman,
(410) 356-4655.
Easy 2 mile walk through the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area
in Columbia. Meet at 10:00, 0.8 mile south of Rt. 108 on Trotter Road, at the
gravel parking lot on the left (east). Optional restaurant lunch
afterwards. Call Sue at (301) 498-8462.
Outing Committee Meeting. Outing leaders and potential leaders meet at 7:00 pm to plan the
schedule and to discuss trail related matters. Call John, (410)
752-0104 or Kolman (410) 356-4655.
Sugerloaf Mountain Hike. Another way. A two part hike consisting of a 7 mile loop around
the base of the mountain using the less hilly horse trail. Followed
by an optional 2 mile climb to the summit (1282 ft.). Total mileage
is 9 miles. Depart Deerco Park & Ride at 9:00 am. Joyce, (410)
254-7240.
Great Falls Billy Goat Trail. Fun 8 mile hike over the rocks by the Potomac River. Bring lunch
and water. Depart at 8:30 AM from the Dutch Farm Market in Burtonsville,
on the west side of Rt. 29 at Rt. 198. Call Julie at (301) 384-2925
(jscafidi@mindspring.com).
Old Rag. Moderately strenuous climb to the top of Old Rag Mountain in Shannandoah
National Park. Spectacular views. Easy decent. For details call
Jack, (410) 256-3963.
Gunpowder East Hike. Moderate 7 miles along scenic Gunpowder Falls from Harford Road
to Pot Rocks. Some stream crossings and trail can be muddy. Bring
lunch and water. Rendezvous at the Carney Park & Ride at 10:00
am. Kathy, (410) 828-0048.
Loch Raven Hike. 6 mostly flat miles in the Loch Raven Watershed. Bring lunch
and water. Meet at the Carver Center for the Arts, 938 York Road,
at 10:00 am. Clint, (410) 235-5835.
Frederick Watershed Hike. 8 moderate miles in the Fishing Creek Watershed on fire roads
and connection trails. Expect ice, snow, or mud in the trail.
Bring lunch and water. Depart the Park & Ride at Rt. 32 and I-70
at 9:00 am. Kolman, (410) 356-4655.
C & D Canal Hike. We will first visit the Canal Museum then hike 8 flat miles along
the C & D Canal. Dinned stop after the hike. Bring lunch and water.
Depart the White Marsh Park & Ride at 10:00 am. Bill, (410) 574-1453.
Panther Branch and Gunpowder River Hike. Moderate six or seven mile hike. Lunch at Raven Rock Falls. Meet
at 11:00 am at the Park & Ride on Deerco Road near Padonia Road.
Jack, (410) 256-3963.
Patapsco Valley Hike. Purge holiday stress with a 10 mile circuit in Patapsco State
Park along river and ridge with many stream crossings and one
swinging bridge. Meet at the Southwest Park & Ride at 9:30 am.
Joyce, (410) 254-7240.
Cross Country Ski Trips. We will ski locally when there is enough snow. A trip to western
Maryland and western Pennsylvania to be arranged sometime in January
or February. For details call Jack, (410) 256-3963.
New Year's Day Hike. Short 4-5 mile hike in Oregon Ridge Park. Meet at the Nature
Center Parking Lot at 12:30 pm. John, 410-752-0104.
McKeldin Hike. Moderate 6 miles in the McKeldin area of Patapsco State Park.
Expect ice and/or snow on the trails. Bring lunch and water. Meet
at the Rt. 32 and I-70 Park & Ride at 10:00 am. Kolman, 410-356-4655.
Wilderness First Aid Course
Wilderness First Aid: A sixteen-hour class in Wilderness First
Aid will be conducted in Northern Virginia. The course includes
classroom study, hands-on practice, and results in a two-year
certification.
Class date is December 5-6, 1998.
The cost of the course is $125. A $50 deposit is required. Registration
is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register send a check
made payable to Wilderness First Aid, to Christopher Tate, 214
East Duncan Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. Include your name, address,
day and evening phone.
Please note your class date on the check. For additional information,please
call 703-836-8905 or visit http://wfa.net
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