| May/June
AT = APPALACHIAN TRAIL SNP = Shenandoah National Park GWNF = George Skills MAY 29 SAT 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 JUNE 12-13 SAT-SUN Wilderness First Aid. Sixteen-hour class includes classroom study, hands-on practice, and results in a two-year certification. Cost is $125. Registration limited to 25 people. More info and registration at: http://wfa.net Contact: Christopher Tate 703-836-8905. JULY 17-18 SAT-SUN Wilderness First Aid. Sixteen-hour class includes classroom study, hands-on practice, and results in a two-year certification. Cost is $125. Registration limited to 25 people. More info and registration at: http://wfa.net Contact: Christopher Tate 703-836-8905. SEPT-OCT Land Navigation Class. A three-day event featuring classroom study in use of topographical maps and compass, with practical hands-on outdoor VOLUNTEER MAY-OCT Joint Sierra Club/PATC/NPS Service Trips, Rock Creek Park. 2nd and 4th Sat. Mornings of each month. 4th Sat.'s are rain dates, July, Aug. & Sept. Meet at Rock Creek Park nature center off Military Road on Glover Road, NW DC, at 8:15 am. Bring work gloves. Tools provided by park service. Work planned to be completed 11:30 am. Leader: Walter Wells (202) 362-0250, morn. Or eves. Before 10:00 pm. Dates may change; call to confirm. Dates/Rock Creek Service trips: May 8, 2 -June 5, 26. MAY-JUNE Log shelter construction. Join volunteers in building log shelter and foundation for the AT in maryland. No prior experience or tools necessary. See dates below. Contact: frank turk (301) 249-8243 before 9 pm or frankturk@aol.com. Dates/Log Shelter Construction: May 1-2, 9, 22-23, 29-30-31. June 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
MULTI-DAY EVENTS MAY 15-16 SAT-SUN Advanced Beginners Backpack, Massanutten Mountain. Duncan Hollow-Duncan Knob good views! The trail detours past a beaver dam. Rattlesnakes optional! Children accompanied by responsible adults most welcome, as always. Group cooking on a wood fire for dinner. Leader: Ernie JUN 5-6 SAT-SUN Service Backpack in Laurel Fork of the Potomac. Base camp on river 3.5 miles from trailhead, do trail clearing & other trail work in lovely wilderness area. Time for fishing and recreational hiking. Call for details. Joint outing with Parents Without Partners. Leader: Dick Williams 703-521-0731 before 9 pm. 12-13 SAT-SUN Pine Furnace Grove, PA. Join us on this family cabin trip! -We will hike and swim at Pine Grove Furnace State Parks. Joint outing with PATC. Limited space. Leader: Bob Mathis 25-28 FRI-MON Backpack Monongehela National Forest, WV. 25 to 30 mile backpack in Dolly Sods Wilderness, 1500'+ elevation gain. Lush, cool, wilderness area abounds with exotic tundra-like flora. Participants responsible for own gear & meals. Depart Fri. Eve., Return Mon. eve. Estim-ated trip cost, $30.00 per person. See website for details: http://members.home.net/tkfryberger/ leader: Ted Fryberger (410) 312-2982 till 9:30 pm or tkfsys@home.net.
FOR THE YOUNGER ONES MAY 8 SAT Family Day Hike, Manassas Battlefield National Park, VA. Easy-going 5 mile circuit hike with general comments on progress of the 1861 Civil War battle. Ages 12 and up. Leader: Mike Monbeck 703-764-9632 before 9 pm. 15 SAT Family Hike, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, VA. A scenic and historic 4.5 mile hike with an optional additional 1.7 miles. $2 vehicle fee. From beltway take I-95 south, exit 156 east, pass Nova College to Route 1, turn right and follow posted signs. Meet at 10 am next to entrance gate. Ages 10 and up. Leader: Henri Comeau 703-451-7965 or hankcomeau@aol.com. SAT 22 Scotts Run Nature Preserve. Rated A. A moderate 3.5 mile hike through woods and along the Potomac River. Some rock scrambling. For ages 8 and up. Leader: Susan Rojas 202-234-6660. JUNE 5 SAT Family Day Hike, Prince William Forest, VA. 6.1 mile circuit hike on the Turkey Run Ridge Trail and along Quantico Creek. Easy pace. Ages 12 and up. Leader: Mike Monbeck 19 SAT Riverbend Park. A moderate 4.8 mile hike through rolling uplands and along the potomac shore. For ages 10 and up. Leader: Susan Rojas (202) 234-6660.
LATE APRIL EVENTS 24 SAT Hike to Sky Meadows, VA. Hike up to the ridge at an enjoyable pace and check out spring wildflowers along the way. Contact trip leader Lisa Kovatch at (301) 416-0881. 25 SUN Trail maintenance leadership workshop. A hands-on workshop to learn proper trail maintenance techniques and tool safety. Contact trip leader Bill Cartwright at 301-696-0708. 28 WED Sierra Club Guest Presentation - Atlantic Salmon Conservation in the Northeast. 8:00pm main meeting room of the Marx Center, Hood College, Frederick. The Atlantic Salmon is a perennial candidate for listing under the endangered species act. Dr. Eric Kindahl, Hood College professor of biology, will discuss his efforts to work toward improved conservation and protection of this important species. 30 FRI Moonlit Hike on the Mall. Come explore beauty of our mall at night (under a full moon). Meet at parking lot next to the Washington Monument (opening onto Constitution Ave.) At 7:30 pm (park on street, not in lot if you come by car). Bring water and a flashlight. Kids who can walk 7+ miles on relatively level terrain are welcome. Leader: Jim Finucane 301-365-3485 MAY EVENTS MAY 1-2 SAT-SUN Beginner's Backpack. Meet to discuss backpacking equipment. Saturday, 9am Riva Road Park n 'Ride lot. What to buy, what to rent, where to look at good stuff, what to take along (more importantly, what NOT to take along). If there is interest, we can stop at REI, College Park to look at gear. Weather permitting, those who have adequate equipment (AND have notified me of their intent to go) will take an easy backpacking trip. Dinner and breakfast provided; you provide lunch and snacks. Cost is $7 per person (including overnight trip fee) plus any rental fees and transportation expenses. For information or to sign up, send email to john.cochran@iname.com. If you do not have email, call 410-268-6941 and leave a message. Canoe the New Jersey Pine Barren. Unusual experience. Gourmet food. Call Liz at 410-267-9009 to sign up. 1 SAT Day's Cove Canoe Trip. Full moon canoe trip at Day's Cove. No beginners and only children over 12 years old. Bring water. A small fee will be charged. Reservations must be made by April 24. Limit 30. Kolman, 410-356-4655. Tow Path Bicycle. Enjoy spring flowers and a relaxed pace on 35 miles of very gentle down hill from Antietam to Whites Ferry. Your bike should be in good running condition; hybrid or mountain bike recommended. Joint outing with Parents Without Partners. Helmets mandatory. Leader: Dick Williams 703-521-0731 before 9 pm. Sugarloaf Mountain, MD. Moderately paced 9-10 mile circuit hike along the yellow, blue and white trails, with about 1000' of elevation gain; best view at White Rocks. Will skip crowded summit. Limited to 12 people. Co-leaders David Cheng and Ted Conwell. Contact: Ted Conwell 301-589-1513 before 9 pm. Great North Mountain, VA. Strenuous 13 mile circuit hike, visit Little Schloss and White Rocks. 2,400' elevation gain. Co-leaders Frank Wodarczyk and Gary Tobin. Contact: Gary Tobin 703-998-5057 between 7-9 pm. 2 SUN Bay Bridge Walk. An easy 4-mile walk across the Chesapeake Bay. Call Sue at Discover the at series hike #1. A 10 mile moderate hike between Gathland State Park and Harpers Ferry. Limited to 24 people. Hikers new to this series should contact leader for hike requirements. Leader: Dirck Harris 5 WED Trail Work Trip on Dickey Ridge. Yellow Ladyslippers should be out by now and maybe the fringe trees also. All tools furnished except for work gloves. Leader: Cliff Noyes 8 SAT Fort Delaware & Fort Mott. See Fort Delaware from the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. Tour Fort Mott in New Jersey and then take the tour boat ride out to fort delaware. Dinner stop enroot home. Estimated arrival back home is 8:30 pm. Depart LRHS at 8:00 am. Jim, 410-719-1429. Big Schloss, Gwnf, VA. 12 mile circuit on the VA-WVA border. Varied woodland hike with gorgeous view from top. First 4 miles moderately uphill; rest fairly easy except for a steep but short climb to Schloss itself. Meet 7:30 am at the Oakton Shopping Center near Appalachian Outfitters on VA route 123. Leader: Sue Auerbach 703-931-2728. Day Hike, Central SNP, Old Rag Mt. Moderate to fast paced hike of 8.7 miles with 2200' of elevation gain. Let's pump some rocks, see spectacular views. Meet at Oakton, VA at 8:00 am; beginners must call for requirements. Leader: Ted Fryberger (410) 312-2982 till 9:30 pm or tkfsys@home.net. Bike Trip, Eastern Shore. Chestertown/Rock Hall/Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge. Approximately 35 miles on flat terrain on back roads with several stops. Will run a shuttle. Lunch at Rock Hall. Route can be shortened or lengthened. Bring bike, snacks, water, helmet required. Cost $1 outings fee plus $5 driver reimbursement. Meet Riva Road Park 'n Ride at 8:30am. Reservations required. Call Jane Story at 410-544-2361. 9 SUN Mothers Day Canoe Trip on the Mattawoman. Participants will learn about the fauna and flora and have a great time. Time and arrangements to be set. To sign up and for information contact Laurel Imlay at 301-277-7111. Discover the AT Series Hike #2. 9 mile moderate hike between Washington Monument Park and Gathland State Park. Limited to 24 people. Hikers new to this series should contact leader for hike requirements. Co-leaders Dottie Cousineau and Christine Ford. Contact: Dottie Cousineau 703-591-1169 before 9 pm. Antietam Creek Canoe Trip. Novice trip on Antietam Creek (Class 1-2 Whitewater) of about 12 miles. Paddle through Antietam National Battlefield Park. Life jackets required, dry bags with change of clothing suggested. Joint outing with Canoe Cruisers Association, and the Blue Ridge Voyagers. Leader: Jim Finucane 12 WED Vigorous Midweek Hike in N. SNP. Along the hull school trail and up piney branch for about 15 miles total hiking distance. Leader: 13 THU Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, VA. A 15 SAT Gettysburg Horseback Ride. Repeat of last year's battlefield ride. Two hour guided tour is limited to 10 people. Must be over 18 years and under 240 pounds. Deadline for payment of $42.00 per person is april 29th. Optional late lunch or early dinner afterwards. For info call Joyce, 410-254-7240. Little Devil's Stairs, SNP, VA. A moderately strenuous circuit hike of approximately 12 miles with a 2,400' elevation gain. Leader: Carina Campobasso (202) 332-4356. Discover the AT Series Hike #3. Note: this is a Saturday hike. 11.3 mile moderate hike between Washington Monument Park and Hemlock Hill. Limited to 24 people. Hikers new to this series should contact leader for hike requirements. Leader: Larry Broadwell 301-215-7135 Dark Hollow Falls - Rose River. Six mile 16 SUN Manasas Battlefield approximately 10 1/2 miles on hiking and equestrian trails around the rolling hills of two major Civil War battles. Moderate pace (2-1/2 mph) no significant climbs. Hiking boots recommended. Bring lunch and drinking water. Leave: 8:00 am from the park and ride at Rt. 50 and Rt. 424. Leader: Art Hall 410-647-6238 cost: $1.00 trip fee, $2.00 park fee and est. $5.50 to reimburse drivers. Help Maintain Trails in the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Meet at 3:00 pm, 0.8 mile south of Rt. 108 on Trotter Road, at the gravel parking lot on the left (east). Bring work gloves. Call Ken at 301-725-3306 kclark@excalib.com. Dirck's Annual Seathmarch. Up the gentle slopes of Robertson Mtn., To see something near Old Rag that isn't crowded; a spectacular view (you'll earn it)! Leader: Dirck Harris Bicycle Trip, Upper Montgomery County. |
19 WED
Very Vigorous End to End Hike on the CatoctinTrail. From the Visitor Center, past Cunningham Falls and on south to Gambrill State Park for a total distance of 24 miles. Car shuttle will be used. Leader: Cliff Noyes Dayhike. Quiet Waters Park. Easy 5+ miles. Enjoy mid-spring air and greens, beauty of Mountain Laurel. Optional lunch after hike at local restaurant. Meet 10am at the shopping center parking lot alongside Hillsmere Drive across from QWP entrance. Cost $1.00 for outings fee plus optional lunch money. Bring water. Call Young Lee at 410-849-2720. 22 SAT Hike and Maintenance at Bear Branch Nature Center, Westminster. Come out between 9 a.m. And 12 noon to help plant, weed and mulch the gardens. Afterwards, stick around for a short 3-4 mile hike or the 'introduction to orienteering' event hosted by the Nature Center. Call or e-mail Drew Richardson at Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware. Easy slow-paced walk observing horseshoe crabs and birds. Bring binoculars, lunch and water. Depart at 8:00 am from the park & ride at Rt. 32 and brokenland parkway. Call Ken at 301-725-3306 (kclark@excalib.com). 23 SUN Discover the AT Series Hike #4. Last segment in Maryland - a 9.3 mile moderate hike between Hemlock Hill and Penmar Park. Limited to 24 people. Hikers new to this series should contact the leader for hike requirements. Leader: Glenn Gillis 703-430-0568 before 9 pm. Circuit hike on Great North Mountain. A 15.5 mile hike in Gwnf, on the VA.-WVA. Border, featuring a leisurely lunch at White Rock Cliff (where there's room for a view) and a side trip to curiously named little Schloss (why not Klein Castle?), Along with some vigorous walking. Total elevation change 5000' +. Best suited for experienced hikers. Leader: Paul Elliott 703-256-6351. 26 WED Gunpowder River Sunset Hike. Easy 2 miles along the river. Meet at the parking lot on Belair Road and the river at 7:00 pm. Jack, Trail Work Trip on Dickey Ridge. Bring work gloves, lunch, and liquids and we'll have a great day. Note that this event is on Wednesday instead of the usual tue. Event. Leader: Cliff Noyes 703-451-5181. 29 SAT Gambrill State Park, MD. We will retry this nearby, moderately paced, 8 mile, 400 feet elevation gain circuit that was rained out in march. Meet at Shady Grove Metro. Call for details. Leader: Dan Ryan 301-622-5259 before 9 pm. Great North Mountain, va. Very strenuous 22 mile circuit hike over Tibbetts Knob, visit big Schloss, beautiful mountain trails, 1 mile bushwhacking, hike in two states. 3,400' elevation gain. Co-leaders Cliff Noyes and Gary Tobin. Contact: Gary Tobin 703-998-5057 between 7-9 pm. Swamp Canoe Trip in Nanjemoy Creek. Charles County, MD--see Great Blue Herons, Osprey, Eagles, ducks, beaver workings, etc. Children most welcome--you must bring your own canoe. Poison ivy comes with the territory. If you are interested in swamp canoe camping trips or different dates for one-day trips, please call. Leader: Ernie Bauer 301-469-6726 or ernestbaue@aol.com. 29-31 SAT-MON Shennandoah National Park. Moderate Backpack. Okay for beginners in reasonably good physical condition. Some climbing, but moderate distances. For information or to sign up, send email to <john.cochran@iname.com>. If you do not have email, call 410-268-6941 and leave a message. 30 SUN Canoe Trip on the Mattawoman. Participants will learn about the fauna and flora and have a great time. Time and arrangements to be set. To sign up and for information contact Laurel Imlay at 301-277-7111. JUNE EVENTS Pick up tubing at any time throughout the summer: hot, sultry, over 90 days are best for tubing the gunpowder river. Water temperature hovers in the 60's. All you need is a tube (rentals are available), old sneakers, and a tolerance for cold water. Call to make arrangements. Joyce, 410-254-7240. 2 WED Vigorous Circuit Hike in Central SNP. Visit Hoover Camp, Jones Mtn, Bear Church Rock, and Cat Knob for a total of 15 miles. With luck, wild flowers should be near their spring peak. Leader: Cliff Noyes 703-451-5181. 5 SAT C&O Canal Bike Ride. Twenty five mile bike ride along the historic C&O canal towpath at a moderate riding pace. Breakfast stop. Depart Giant Plaza at 8:00 am. Jim, 410-719-1429. 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. Black Water Creek. Enjoy a Spring day relaxing and birdwatching at a heron rookery on a tributary of Patuxent River. Flat tidal freshwater and lush marshes. Basic canoeing skills needed. Bring canoe, life vest, lunch, water, and bioculars. Sensitive area - limit 10 people. Reservations required. Leave 9 am Riva Road Park 'n Ride. Cost $1 outings fee plus $4 driver reimbursement. Call Jane Story at 410-544-2361. 5 SAT Black Water Creek. Enjoy a Spring day relaxing and birdwatching at a heron rookery on a tributary of Patuxent River. Flat tidal freshwater and lush marshes. Basic canoeing skills needed. Bring canoe, life vest, lunch, water, and bioculars. Sensitive area - limit 10 people. Reservations required. Leave 9am Riva Road Park 'n Ride. Cost $1 outings fee plus $4 driver reimbursement. Call Jane Story at Fox Farm - Snead Farm Loop. Easy 5 mile hike in the northern end of the SNP near Gront Royal. Meet at Oakton Shopping Center at 8 am. Bring lunch or plan to eat at a Front Royal restaurant. Leader: Sam Rosenberg 703-823-7587 before 9 pm. Circuit Hike, Northern SNP, VVA. Fourteen mile hike with 2,600 feet of climb along Jeremy's Run and neighbor mountain trails. For experienced hikers only. Leader: Bill Carey (202) 237-8051 until 9:30 pm. Fairfax Cross-County Trail - Part 1. Hike along accotink creek for 17 miles at a moderate-fast pace. Hike climbs out of Pohick Creek Valley, then descends to Accotink Creek. Mostly flat, 95% off-road. Meet at 8 am Oak Marr Rec Center, 3500 Jermantown Road, Oakton, VA. To form carpools and to hear Kate Hanley, Chair, FFX Co. Board of supervisors. Bring water. Bailout arrangements for those who drop out early. Leader: Henri Comeau 703-451-7965 or 6 SUN Little Bennett Regional Park Hike. Six mile, moderately paced hike. Bring lunch and water. Depart park & ride at route 32 and I-70 at 8:30 am. Kolman, 410-356-4655. Fairfax Cross-County Trail - part II. Seventeen miles of a south-to-north hike across Fairfax County, VA, on new cross-county trail. Hike from Oakton to visitors center in Great Falls Nat'l. Park. Entire route 46 miles. Opportunities to join for shorter segments. Event will be first time route has been hiked end to end. Meet 8 am at great falls nat'l. Park visitor center. Carpool fee: $2.00. Leader: Mike Gingerich 703-590-3188. Discover the AT Series Hike #5. The first segment in SNP--an 11.5 mile moderate hike between Rockfish Gap and Turk Gap. Meet 7 am Oakton Shopping Center. Hikers new to this series should contact leader for hike requirements. Co-leaders Bill Fout and Frank Wodarczyk. Contact: Frank Wodarczyk 703-569-6737 before 10 pm. Out-and-Back Hike on C&O CanaTowpath. Moderately paced hike of about 8 miles, starting just outside the capital beltway at 9:30 am & ending about noon. Survivors of may day 100k hike on the towpath will be gathering for potluck picnic featuring food, drink, tales of hiking (tall and otherwise), and maybe some gentle frisbee throwing. You're invited to join them. Call for details. Leader: Paul Elliott C&O Towpath at Carderock/Great Falls. Gold Mine Loop, an easy 8 mile hike. Meet by 12:55 for 1 pm start. Beltway exit 41 (Clara Barton Pkwy) west toward Carderock. Carderock exit off pkwy, left onto bridge, right at T-junction, on to last (westernmost) parking lot. Bring water, light snack. Leader: Laura Luftig 703-931-3977 before 9 pm. 7 MON Leader Chow-Fest. For current and prospective leaders. Enjoy good food & good company between bites of this area's best pizza! Radio Free Italy, Old Town, Alexandria, VA (call for directions). Contact: Christopher Tate 7 9 WED Vigorous Circuit Hike Near VA/WVA Border. Climb great north mtn. Past sugar knob cabin, down to waites run, and back up and along the ridge of mill mtn. To the crenellated towers of Big Schloss for a total of 18 miles. Leader: Cliff Noyes 703-451-5181. 12 SAT Circuit Hike, Northern SNP, VA. Thirteen mile circuit hike with 2,900 feet of climb along Jeremy's Run and Knob Mountain. Experienced hikers only. Leader: Bill Carey 202-237-8051 until 9:30 pm. Powell Mountain-Naked Creek, Southern SNP, VA. Challenging 13 mile loop includes 4 miles of off-trail up naked creek and some good pools for cooling off. In places we will be walking in the creek; come prepared with appropriate footwear. Limited to 15 hikers. Co-leaders Jack Thorsen and minot clements. Contact: Minot Clements 703-532-6474. 13 SUN Patapsco Valley State Park, Oella. Seven miles, mostly flat, but a few large hills. We will wade across the river at one point, so be prepared to get wet. Bring lunch and water. Meet at 9:30 am in Oella in the parking lot by the 0ld Trolley Stop, off Oella Ave., just east of the Frederick Road bridge over the Patapsco River. Call Dave at 410-461-2510. Fourteen Mile Circuit Hike, Camp Roosevelt to Habron Gap. On Massanutten Mountain east trail, wonderful views of Shenandoah River from ridge between Kennedy Peak and Habron Gap. Return through woods along Stephens Trail. Limited to 15. Leader: Christine Ford Discover the AT Series Hike #6. A 12.7 mile moderate hike between turk gap and doyle's river overlook. Limited to 24 people. Hikers new to this series should contact leader for hike requirements. Leader: Ray Abercrombie 703-569-2691 before 9 pm. 16 WED Point to Point Hike on the AT. From Compton Gap South to Panorama--a total of 22 miles in N. SNP. Don't plan on an evening of contra dancing after this one. (not with the leader anyway.) Leader: Cliff Noyes 703-451-5181. 19 SAT Stream Clean-up. Join with other environmental organizations to clean up Seneca Creek from Seneca Creek State Park (near Montgomery Village) to where Seneca Creek dumps into Potomac River. Work on beautiful nearby creek (full of wildlife) to make it canoe accessible. Picnic celebration will follow. Leader: Jim Finucane 301-365-3485 before 9 pm. Nassawango creek canoe trip. This lovely creek is partly protected by the nature conservancy, near snow hill. See turtles, birds, plants in bloom. Canoe rentals available. Camping is available at nearby state park if you want to stay over and hike on Assateague on Sunday. Call liz at 410-267-9009 to sign up. Big devil's Stairs Hike. 14.5 mile hike on AT and Bluff Trail. We will have late lunch at big Devil's Stairs overlook. Leader: Carina Campobasso (202) 332-4356. JUNE 20 SUN Fathers Day Canoe Trip on the Mattawoman. Participants will learn about the fauna and flora and have a great time. Time and arrangements to be set. To sign up and for information contact Laurel Imlay at 301-277-7111. 20 SUN Circuit Hike in Northern SNP. A fairly strenuous 16.5 mile hike in the scenic Mathews Arm and Elkwallow area, with late-hike stop at overall run pools. Total elevation change about 7200'. Best suited for experienced hikers. Leader: Paul Elliott 703-256-6351. Discover the AT Series Hike #7. 11.1 mile moderate hike between Doyle's River overlook and Simmons Gap. Limited to 24 people. Hikers new to this series should contact leader for hike requirements. Co-leaders Christopher Tate and Mike Gingerich. Contact: Christopher Tate 23 WED Old Rag and White Oak or Cedar Run Circuit. A total of 16 to 19 miles. Maybe time for a dip in Tahitian-like pool partway up White Oak--skimpy undies ok cause it's pretty secluded. Leader: Cliff Noyes 703-451-5181. 26 SAT Family Kike in Flag Ponds Nature Park. An easy hike down to the beach on the Chesapeake Bay, where we will hunt for shark teeth and other fossils which erode from the nearby calvert cliffs. Bring lunch and water. Depart at 8:30 am from the 'bus' side of the park & ride at Rt. 32 and brokenland parkway. Call Ken at 301-725-3306 (kclark@excalib.com). Annual Hike and Canoe Trip. Hike 12 miles (rated D) from Bentonville Landing south along the ridge of Massanutten Mtn. and down Indian Graves Ridge, then ford the Shenandoah River and paddle downstream for 12 miles with some class I and one class II rapids (ok for amateurs). Cost of canoe rental will probably be about $23-25 and must be paid in advance to reserve one of the limited spaces on this trip. For details call or email in early Jun. Leader: Cliff Noyes 703-451-5181 or cliff.noyes@juno.com. 27 SUN Gunpowder Tubing Trip. Bring a tube or bring one. Meet at Monkton Station at 11:00 am. Jack, 410-256-3963. Discover the at series hike #8. 9.6 mile moderate hike between simmons gap and swift run gap. Limited to 24 people. Hikers new to this series should contact leader for hike requirements. Co-leaders christopher tate and Mike Gingerich. Contact: Christopher Tate Northwest Branch, Montgomery Co. A moderately paced, flat, 8 mile circuit. Optional visit to Brookside Gardens afterwards. Leader: Dan Ryan 301-622-5259 before 9 pm. JULY EVENTS 10 SAT Rockburn Branch Park. An easy 3-mile walk. Meet at the park office, off of Landing Road, at 9:00 am. Call Sue at 301-498-8462. 24 SAT Cool Down with a 'splash' hike in the Middle Patuxent. A leisurely 5 mile walk in the middle of the river, from Murray Hill Road to Savage Mill. Wear old sneakers, and be prepared to get wet. Due to hidden slippery rocks in the river, this hike is not appropriate for people with bad ankles/knees/backs. Bring lunch and water. Meet in the large parking lot behind savage mill at 10:00 am. Call Ken at 25 SUN Loch Raven Reservoir Hike. 6 mile hike around the reservoir with hills and stream crossings. Bring water and a snack. Depart Carver Center for the Arts at 9:00 am. Kolman, 410-356-4655. |
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