Hike Schedule

  Green Highlights=Work hike

Saturday,  July 3, 2010   8:00AM

Bluff City Relocation Work Hike

.5 miles, Moderate, $6.00 carpool fee

 60 miles from Roanoke

We will be working with the Konnarock Crew on relocating a section of trail near Pearisburg in Bland County.

Dave Jones                               540-552-3058

Blanche and Merv Brower       387-9732

Sunday,  July 4, 2010   8:00AM

Bluff City Relocation Work Hike

.5 miles, Moderate, $6.00 carpool fee

 60 miles from Roanoke

We will be working with the Konnarock Crew on relocating a section of trail near Pearisburg in Bland County.

Dave Jones                               540-552-3058

Kris Peckman                            366-7780

Sunday, July 11, 2010   8:00AM

Sinking Creek to Lee Hollow, 113 Mile Hike #8

10.4 miles, Strenuous, $2.00 carpool fee

18 miles from Roanoke

 Located in Craig County, the hike climbs up Sinking Creek Mountain, then follows the ridge where rock piles and old apple trees remain from the days when even the top of the mountain was farms.  Several slanted rocks offer views of Craig Creek Valley and the mountains beyond.

 John Merkwan                         904-2299

Maya Bohler                             344-6588

Sunday, July 11, 2010   1:00PM

Apple Orchard Falls, Cornelius Creek Loop

5.7 miles, Moderate, $2.50 carpool fee

 26 miles from Roanoke

This is a popular hike located in the North Creek camping area, near Arcadia. A blue-blazed trail, steep in places, leads uphill to Apple Orchard Falls. The falls are impressive and the trail has been greatly improved in recent years. Beyond the falls, a crossover path leads to the Cornelius Creek Trail which follows the creek downhill - back to the parking lot.

 Mervin & Blanche Brower      387-9732

Saturday/Sunday,  July 17/18, 2010   9:00AM

Mount Rogers Overnight Backpack

11.0 miles, Strenuous, $10.00 carpool fee

102  miles from Roanoke

Join us for one of the premiere hikes in the U.S. and one that the club does not often offer. Most of this hike will be on trails at over 5,000 of elevation. This hike will start at Massie Gap in Grayson Highlands State Park.  The trail will follow the open mountain bald of Wilburn Ridge to the heavily wooded summit of Mount Rogers, at 5,729 feet, the highest point in Virginia.  There are many semi-wild ponies in the open meadows along the trail.  We will camp near the trail in the Rhododendron Gap area.

 Mike Vaughn                           992-1350

Saturday, July 24, 2010   11:00AM

Catawba Mountain (Rt 311) to McAfee Knob – Beginner Hike

7.4 miles, Moderate, $0.50 carpool fee

6 miles from Roanoke

Located west of Salem in Roanoke County, the hike follows the Appalachian Trail up and back. Extensive cliffs at the top afford unparalleled views of both the Catawba Valley and the city of Roanoke.

Zetta Campbell                                                  366-8165

Diana Christopulos                   387-0930

Sunday, August 1, 2010  8:00AM

Catawba Mountain ( Rt. 311 ) to Andy Layne Trail ( Rt. 779 ) 113-Mile Hike #4

12.8 miles, Strenuous, $1.00 carpool fee

10 miles from Roanoke

This hike offers the opportunity to see two of the prime vistas of the Appalachian trail in one day!  The hike first climbs gradually to McAfee's Knob, then follows the AT on the ridgeline to Tinker Cliffs before dropping down to Rt. 779 on the Andy Layne Trail.  

Steve Tomaziefski     563-0445

Diana Christopulos                   387-0930

Saturday, August 7, 2010   8:00AM

 Bluff City Relocation Work Hike

.5 miles, Moderate, $6.00 carpool fee

 60 miles from Roanoke

We will be working with the Konnarock Crew on relocating a section of trail near Pearisburg in Bland County.

Dave Jones                               540-552-3058

Blanche and Merv Brower       387-9732

Sunday, August 8, 2010   8:00AM

Bluff City Relocation Work Hike

.5 miles, Moderate, $6.00 carpool fee

 60 miles from Roanoke

We will be working with the Konnarock Crew on relocating a section of trail near Pearisburg in Bland County.

Dave Jones                               540-552-3058

Maurice Turner                        334-2128

Sunday, August 8, 2010   1:00PM

Cascades

4.0 miles, Easy, $5.00 carpool fee

54 miles from Roanoke

Located in Giles County near Pembroke, the hike uses trails, which run, along both sides of Little Stony Creek, which ends near the Cascades – an impressive waterfall. Usually the hike will go up one side of the creek and come back on the other. The Forest Service charges a nominal fee ($3.00) to park at the trailhead.

Chuck Walz    774-3596

Karen Callahan                         540-961-0640

Sunday, August 15, 2010   1:00PM

Bennett Springs Loop  

 6.0 miles, Moderate, $.25 carpool fee

 3 miles from Roanoke

 This hike begins at Carvins Cove Parking Lot (off  Rt. 311, Not Williamson Rd.)  The one mile ascent to the top of Brushy Mountain is quite steep, while the rest is moderate.  Good views of McAfee's Knob and the valley are beautiful, while on the descent we will cross a stream several times. 

Fred Walters                             977-1430

Rushdat Hale                                                     309-7263

Sunday, August 22, 2010  8:00AM

Catawba Mountain (Rt. 311) to Trout Creek (Rt. 620)

 12.9 miles,Strenuous, $.50 carpool fee

 6 miles from Roanoke

Located in Roanoke and Craig County, the hike follows the roller coaster Sawtooth Ridge, with views of Fort Lewis Mountain on the left and Cove Mountain and North Mountain on the right. The hike continues over Sandstone Ridge and then you begin the climb to Dragon's Tooth.

Linda King                                 342-2411

Fred Meyer                                                        304-744-9219         

Sunday, August 22, 2010   1:00PM

Flat Top Mountain

4.3 miles, Moderate , $2.50 carpool fee

27 miles from Roanoke

Located at the very scenic Peaks of Otter along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Botetourt County.  At one point a side trail descends a short distance to an unusual formation known as Cross Rock. At the summit of Flat Top nice views may be obtained by easy scrambles onto projecting rocks.

Mervin & Blanche Brower       387-9732

Sunday, August 29, 2010   8:00AM

Hoop Hole, Upper Loop

9.1 miles, Moderate, $2.50 carpool fee

28 miles from Roanoke

The hike is located in Botetourt County between Eagle Rock and Oriskany – some 45 minutes from Roanoke.This hike uses part of the lower loop to get to the upper loop which includes a steep climb to the top of Montgomery Knob in the Jefferson National Forest.

Steve Tomaziefski     563-0445

Rushdat Hale                                                     309-7263

Saturday, September 4, 2010   11:00AM

Seven Mile Mountain Beginner Hike

5.1 miles, Moderate, $3.00 carpool fee

34 miles from Roanoke

Located in Craig County on Forest Service land, this hike is a nice ridge walk.

Zetta Campbell                                                  366-8165

Sunday, September 12, 2010   8:00AM

Salt Log Gap to Sheeley/Woodworth Shelter via Livingston Spring Trail

10.5 miles, Strenuous, $5.00 carpool fee

 57 miles from Roanoke

This is a lozenge shaped lollypop hike.  Only one steep section with many
level stretches and moderate ups and downs. Most of hike is wooded with
glimpses of the next ridgeline through the trees.  There is an outstanding
scenic view from the top of an unnamed hill on the trail.  A "top ten" tree
oddity is on this hike, there is a mature tree perched on a 15' high
boulder.

John Merkwan                          904-2299

Maya Bohler                             344-6588

Sunday, September 12, 2010 1:00PM

Andy Layne Trail to Tinker Cliffs

7.2miles, Moderate , $1.00 carpool fee

9 miles from Roanoke

Located in Botetourt County, the trailhead for this hike is on Route 779 roughly halfway between Catawba and Daleville.  In 2001, this trail was dedicated to Andy Layne – a prominent member of RATC who passed away in 1991. The hike crosses meadows and Catawba Creek and then starts the ascent to Scorched Earth Gap where it continues on the AT to Tinker Cliffs.  Many spots along the cliffs offer excellent views of McAfee Knob and the Catawba Valley.

Fred Walters                             977-1430

Rushdat Hale                                                     309-7263

Sunday, September 17/18, 2010   8:00AM

Catawba Mountain ( Rt. 311 ) to Daleville ( Rt. 220 ) 113-Mile Hikes 3 & 4

Overnight Backpack

19.3 miles, Strenuos, $1.00 carpool fee

9  miles from Roanoke

Join us for this overnight backpack on one of the most scenic sections of the A.T. in Virginia.– only 20 minutes from downtown Roanoke.  Starts from the 311 parking lot on Catawba Mountain.  This will be a challenging hike and it is recommended only for those in excellent physical condition.  The trail leads over varied terrain with several steep climbs and tricky footing in places.  Highlights include McAfee Knob, Tinker Cliffs and Hay Rock.  There are also numerous unnamed overlooks providing nice views of both the Catawba Valley and Carvins Cove.

Sheila Vaughn                           992-1350

Sunday, September 19, 2010   8:00AM

Bluff City Relocation Work Hike

.5 miles, Moderate, $6.00 carpool fee

 60 miles from Roanoke

We will be working on relocating a section of trail near Pearisburg in Bland County.

Dave Jones                               540-552-3058

Dick Clark                                                         989-7053

Sunday, September 19, 2010 1:00PM

Curry Gap ( BRP) to Fullhardt Knob

7.3 miles, Moderate, $1.00 carpool fee

9 miles from Roanoke

The hike starts on Curry Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  It follows Salt Pond Road to the intersection with the A.T., then goes up the A.T. to Fullhardt Knob.  There are limited views along the trail and at the summit of Fullhardt Knob. 

Dave Sutton                              774-0648