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19450 Caravan Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 864-3070
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Billy Goat Sections B and C Half-Day Hike
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Potomac, MD
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$7 members, $12 non-members
Level: 5, 6 miles
We'll explore the two less crowded but just as scenic downriver loops of the Billy Goat Trail. These two sections offer terrific views of the Potomac with a little rock scrambling. The trails take you along the canal towpath, through the woods, and along the Potomac River.
There will also be a short 3-mile option suitable for beginners.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Little Devils Stairs Day Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2008 -- DATE CHANGED
Shenandoah National Park
Luray, VA
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 9, 5.5 miles
This is a moderately strenuous hike of 5.5 miles and 1800 feet of elevation gain. It begins with a gentle descent through the woods to an old cemetary. Then the trail steeply ascends along a rocky ravine with several stream crossings. You are rewarded with excellent views of towering rock formations, lush foliage, and waterfalls.Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Blackburn AT Day Hike
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Hillsborough, VA
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 5, 6.0 miles
We will start from the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club's Blackburn Trail Center. The Appalachian Trail runs above that, up a rather steep bit of path. There are several great rock outcrops from which to view the Shenandoah Valley to the west as we hike north on the trail. We will walk two and a half miles to Buzzard Rock, then on another mile or so to the David Lesser Shelter, where there is a porch swing in addition to a picnic table next to the shelter. We may go an extra half mile down to a spring near the shelter, then reverse our course back to Blackburn. This hike is six-plus miles, and moderate in difficulty.Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Seneca Creek Beginners Backpacking Trip
Saturday, June 14, 2008-June 15, 2008
Seneca Creek Backcountry, Monogahela National Forest
Circleville, WV
6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$20 members, $25 non-members
Level: 10.0 miles
Novice and Beginner. No previous experience necessary.
Open the backpacking season with WWO on a two day trip in West Virginia. We'll meet up early Saturday morning at a carpool site then head out to the trailhead. We hike in five flat miles to the campsite of a lifetime at the base of Seneca Falls. After claiming our campsite (competition is fierce!) we can play in the water or slackpack up to the High Meadows for a nap on a sun-dappled hillside. The next day we hike back to our cars 5 miles along beautiful Seneca Creek, criss-crossing the creek as we go. What a beautiful way to begin the season!
There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting at the leader's Metro-accessible home on Sunday, June 8, at 7 PM in Silver Spring, MD to distribute directions, arrange carpools and equipment-sharing. WWO has a limited amount of backpacks, sleeping bags, tents and stoves available to loan.Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 5, 2008
Shenandoah Summit Sampler Day Hike
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Shenandoah National Park, VA
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$10 members, $15 non-members
Level: 7, 5.0 miles
Bring your cameras because we are hitting new heights! We will first travel to Mary's Rock and hike 3.7 miles (1.8 miles up) with a 1,710 foot elevation change. This out and back hike offers views of hardwood forest, mountain laurel, ferns, a man-made shelf of rocks, rock monoliths, and a vista of Thornton Gap. We will have lunch and travel 10 miles down the road via car to Stony Man Nature Trail, the second highest peak in the park. This circuit hike is 1.4 miles with a 350-foot elevation change.
There is $8 fee per person to get into the park. Please bring this with you on the day of the hike.Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Dolly Sods Backpacking Trip
Friday, June 27, 2008-June 29, 2008
Monongahela National Forest
Laneville, WV
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$25 members, $30 non-members
Level: 15.0 miles
Intermediate.
We will be hiking in Dolly Sods Wilderness, a slice of the Monongahela National Forest, which has nearly everything: rocky vistas, open glades resembling the western United States, thick spruce, northern hardwood forests, and a deep canyon cut by Red Creek. On this year's visit to one of our favorite destinations we'll explore new areas and revisit old ones. If you like camping by a river to splash around in this is the trip for you.
This trip is not recommended for novice backpackers. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting the afternoon of Sunday, June 22 at a Metro-accessible location in DC to arrange carpools and gear-sharing. WWO has a limited amount of backpacks, sleeping bags, tents and stoves available to loan.Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania Backpacking Trip
Thursday, July 3, 2008-July 6, 2008
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$35 members, $40 non-members
Level: 30.5 miles
Intermediate.
Is Arizonas Grand Canyon just too far to get to this summer? Come backpack the next best thing, the West Rim Trail; known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania! This spectacular long-distance linear trail for the most part hugs the West Rim of Pine Creek Gorge. It passes through relaxing woods and serves up striking views. Special attractions: Pine Creek Gorge vistas, varied woods with areas of impressive big trees, mountain laurel and fern, bird and wildlife sightings, colorful fall foliage, and many waterfalls to camp and relax by.
This trip is not recommended for novice backpackers. WWO has a limited amount of backpacks, sleeping bags, tents and stoves available to loan. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting the evening of Monday, June 30 at a Metro-accessible location in DC to arrange carpools and gear-sharing. Trip price includes cost of shuttle to trailhead.Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Gold Mine Loop Half Day Hike
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Great Falls National Park
Potomac, MD
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 3, 5.1 miles
This hike strings together 5.1 miles of several little used trails east of the C&O Canal. We will stroll through the woodlands over gentle hills, with a stop at the Great Falls overlook. We will return again through the quieter, shaded side trails.Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2008
Grayson Highlands to Mt. Rogers Backpacking Trip
Friday, July 18, 2008-July 20, 2008
Grayson Highlands State Park
Volney, VA
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$25 members, $30 non-members
Level: 14.0 miles
Intermediate.
A wonderful 11-14 mile hike. In the Grayson Highlands, you get a lot of feel that you're above treeline, with some rugged and rocky terrain, and wind-swept areas. The hike itself is pleasant. You're treated to seeing some wild ponies all around, and once we leave the park, we get to take on some of the Appalachian Trail.
Participants need to be familiar with backpacking and able to complete a fairly steep hike over for a few miles. Careful attention to packing efficiently to lighten loads is also essential. WWO has a limited amount of backpacks, sleeping bags, tents and stoves available to loan. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting on the evening of Sunday, July 13 to determine roommates, carpools, loaner gear and to meet the other backpackers.Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2007
White Oak Canyon Day Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Shenandoah National Park, 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: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Great Seneca State Park Half-Day Hike
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Gaithersburg, MD
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$7 members, $10 non-members
Level: 2, 5.0 miles
Come out to one of Maryland's beautiful state parks. We'll walk about 5 miles through green forest and over rolling hills around Clopper Lake. This fairly flat trail makes for a wonderful hike. The park also offers boats on the lake, picnic areas and a playground, so consider staying after the hike to enjoy other activities.Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2008
Green Ridge State Forest Beginners Backpacking Trip
Saturday, August 9, 2008-August 10, 2008
Green Ridge State Forest
Flintstone, MD
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$20 members, $25 non-members
Level: 15.0 miles
Beginner and above.
Wedged between the C&O Canal and the Pennsylvania line in Western Maryland, Green Ridge Forest contains within its borders narrow forested ridges and stream valleys. We will choose a modest route that samples the best the forest has to offer: scenic vistas, stream crossings, and maybe a walk along a remote region of the C&O Canal. All this within a two-hour drive of the Metro DC area.
WWO has a limited amount of backpacks, sleeping bags, tents and stoves available to loan. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting at the leaders metro-accessible home in Silver Spring, MD on August 3 at 7:00 PM to arrange carpools and gear-sharing.Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2008
Oregon Ridge Trail Day Hike
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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 long 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 moutain laurel.Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 14, 2008
Maryland AT Section Backpacking Trip
Friday, August 29, 2008-September 1, 2008
End point: Harpers Ferry, WV
Waynesboro, PA
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$25 members, $30 non-members
Level: 40.0 miles
Intermediate.
We will be covering the entire Maryland section of the Appalachian Trail. We will be hiking along the backbone of South Mountain, a north-south ridge that extends from Pennsylvania to the Potomac River. If you have been thinking about hiking the entire AT, this section is easy by AT standards, and is a good place to find out if you're ready for more rugged parts of the Trail. Even if you arent ready for a six month backpacking adventure, join us on this four day trip to taste a bit of the AT experience!
This trip is not recommended for novice or beginning backpackers. We will be covering 10+ miles per day. WWO has a limited amount of backpacks, sleeping bags, tents and stoves available to loan. There will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting the afternoon of Sunday, August 24 at a Metro-accessible location in DC to arrange carpools and gear-sharing. Trip price does not include cost of shuttle to trailhead, estimated at $15-$20.Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2008
