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Contact Mike Vaughn
992-1350 – mikeva999@yahoo.com
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Garden Mountain (Rt 623) to Brushy Mountain (Rt 52)
15.3 miles, Strenuous, $7.00 carpool fee
71 miles from Roanoke
We will be starting out at the A.T. crossing on the top of Garden Mountain in Burkes Garden, Tazewell County (elevation 4,000 feet). The hike will go north on the A.T., passing the Jenkins Shelter. There are good views of Burkes Garden along the trail. The hike will generally be downhill, ending near I-77 in Bland County.
John Miller 375-3250
Mike Vaughn 992-1350
Sunday, June 1, 2008 1:00PM
Thunder Ridge Overlook to Cornelius Creek Shelter
6.9 miles, Moderate, $2.50 carpool fee
23 miles from Roanoke
Located in Bedford County,this hike has wonderful views from Thunder Ridge Overlook and Apple Orchard Mountain. This route is also known for the Guillotine, a rock formation, where the trail passes under a suspended rock.
Mervin & Blanche Brower 387-9732
Saturday, June 7, 2008 8:00AM
Pine Swamp Trail Relocation with Konnarock Crew
Some miles, Moderate, $5.00 carpool fee
50 miles from Roanoke
We will start work on the relocation of an eroded section of the A.T. near Pine Swamp shelter in Giles County.
Charles Parry 540-951-1402
Mike Ferguson 344-8525
Sunday, June 8, 2008 8:00AM
Pine Swamp Trail Relocation with Konnarock Crew
Some miles, Moderate, $5.00 carpool fee
50 miles from Roanoke
We will start work on the relocation of an eroded section of the A.T. near Pine Swamp shelter in Giles County.
Charles Parry 540-951-1402
Mike Ferguson 344-8525
Saturday, June 14, 2008 8:00AM
Mount Rogers
8.0 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. In addition, a profusion of rhododendron can also be seen. These should be in bloom in June. There are several places to camp along the trail if anyone wants to a backpack and stay overnight. There are also overnight lodging options available. Contact the hike leader for additional information on these.
Dan Phlegar 389-1783
Kris Peckman 366-7780
Sunday, June 15, 2008 1:00PM
A.T., Ribble Trail to Dismal Falls
4.2 miles, Easy, $6.00 carpool fee
69 miles from Roanoke
We will hike on the A.T. along Dismal Creek in Giles County, ending at Dismal Falls, a scenic water fall.
Kenny Garrett 892-5786
Hugh Hall 725-8874
Sunday, June 22, 2008 7:00AM
Garden Mountain (Rt 623) to Rich Valley (Rt 42)
17.3 miles, Strenuous, $7.00 carpool fee
71 miles from Roanoke
We will be starting out at the A.T. crossing on the top of Garden Mountain in Burkes Garden, Tazewell County (elevation 4,000 feet). The hike will go south on the A.T., passing the Beartown Wilderness Area. There are good views of Burkes Garden at two points along the trail. The hike will generally be downhill, ending in Wythe County.
John Miller 375-3250
Dick Moran 389-3744
Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:00PM
Sharp Top Mountain
3. 6 miles, Moderate , $3.00 carpool fee
29 miles from Roanoke
This hike will climb to the 4,000 foot pinnacle of Sharp Top, one of the Peaks of Otter in Bedford. There is a spectacular 360 view from the rocky summit. The Peaks of Otter are rich in history. They were first measured by Thomas Jefferson, who thought they were among the highest mountains in North America. We will also being making a side trip to the site of bomber that crashed on the side of the mountain on a training exercise during World War II. Parts of the plane can still be seen.
Maurice Turner 540-334-2128
Gary Bible 977-2954
Sunday, June 29, 2008 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
Mervin & Blanche Brower 387-9732
Daleville (Rt 220) to Mountain Pass Road (Rt 652)
3.2 miles, Easy, $.00 carpool fee
0 miles from Roanoke
This hike will head north on the A.T., crossing route 11 near Troutville. It will then ascend a hill to an open field which provides good views of the surrounding mountains.
Dave Sutton 774-0648
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:00PM
Price Mountain, Sulphur Ridge Loop
4.9 miles, Moderate, $2.50 carpool fee
15 miles from Roanoke
Located along the border of Craig and Botetourt County, about 15 miles north of Roanoke, this loop hike offers a great sense of isolation for being so close to Roanoke. The trailhead begins on VA 606 and descends for one mile into a quiet valley. After a creek crossing, the route climbs to the top of Price Mountain on the Sulphur Ridge Trail. At the crest of the mountain, the route turns right onto the Price Mountain Trail. The trail then descends along the ridgeline, with views into the Craig Creek valley, to return to the trailhead.
Dave Wickersham 774-0439
Sunday, July 20, 2008 8:00AM
Hoop Hole, Upper Loop
7.3 miles, Strenuous, $4.00 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.
Homer and Therese Witcher 992-3932
Sunday, July 27, 2008 8:00AM
Devil’s Marbleyard/Gunter Ridge Trail Circuit
8.1 miles, Strenuous , $4.00 carpool fee
35 miles from Roanoke
Located a few miles beyond Natural Bridge Station, this hike will ascend the steep Gunter Ridge Trail to it’s intersection with the Belfast Trail in the Jefferson National Forest. The hike will then descend on the belfast trail passing the Devil's Marbleyard. This is an eight-acre field of quartzite boulders which affords endless scrambling opportunities (watch out for snakes!) and great views.
John Miller 375-3250
Maya Bohler 344-6588
Sunday, July 27, 2008 1:00PM
Roaring Run
2.0 miles, Easy, $3.50 carpool fee
27 miles from Roanoke
Located in Botetourt County. The hike visits a cascading stream and scenic waterfalls, standing pre-civil war iron ore furnace, used for making iron ingots, stoves, and other iron products for the building of America.
Linda King 342-2411
Saturday, August 2, 2008 8:00AM
Work Hike: Pine Swamp Trail Relocation with the Konnarock Crew
.5 miles, Moderate, $7.00 carpool fee
60 miles from Roanoke
We will be working on the relocation of an eroded section of the trail near Pine Swamp in Giles County
Charles Parry 540-951-1402
Dana Helsley 977-4154
Sunday, August 3, 2008 8:00AM
Work Hike: Pine Swamp Trail Relocation with the Konnarock Crew
.5 miles, Moderate, $7.00 carpool fee
60 miles from Roanoke
We will be working on the relocation of an eroded section of the trail near Pine Swamp in Giles County
Charles Parry 540-951-1402
Maurice Turner 540-334-2128
Sunday, August 10, 2008 8:00AM
St. Mary’s River
8.8 miles, Strenuous, $8.00 carpool fee
63 miles from Roanoke
This hike will be along the St. Mary River in the St. Mary’s Wilderness Area in Augusta County, north of Roanoke. We will be passing several swimming holes, so bring your bathing suit and a towel so you can take a dip in the river.
Mike Vaughn 992-1350
Hugh Hall 725-8874
Sunday, August 10, 2008 1:30PM
Smart View Loop Trail (BRP) Beginner Hike
3.0 miles, Easy, $5.00 carpool fee
37 miles from Roanoke
This is one of the trails off the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are wildflowers, an old mountain cabin built in the 1890's, wonderful views and a creek with a stone bridge. There is a picnic area with a water fountain and restrooms. There are also benches along the trail.
Zetta Campbell 366-8165
Sunday, August 17, 2008 8:00AM
Cascade’s/Barney’s Wall
7.9 miles, moderate, $7.00 carpool fee
54 miles from Roanoke
Located in Giles County near Pembroke, the hike will first go along Little Stony Creek, to the Cascades – an impressive waterfall. It will then go up the nature Conservancy Trail to Barney’s Wall, a cliff that features a 700 foot drop. There is a great view of the New River Valley from Barney’s Wall. The Forest Service charges a nominal fee ($3.00) to park at the trailhead.
Gary Bible 977-2954
Sunday, August 17, 2008 1:00PM
Dragon’s Tooth Parking to Dragon’s Tooth
5.2 miles, Moderate, $1.50 carpool fee
9 miles from Roanoke
Located on Cove Mountain near the Craig and Roanoke County line, the hike to Dragon's Tooth ascends steep, rugged outcrops of quartzite which form the spine of Cove Mountain. A difficult hike, Dragon's Tooth summit offers magnificent views of nearby and distant peaks year-round.
Dick Moran 389-3744
Ed Wallace 774-0175
Sunday, August 24 , 2008 8:00AM
Pearis Mountain Work Hike
4.0 miles, Moderate , $7.50 carpool fee
60 miles from Roanoke
We will be doing clipping, blazing, and blow-down removal south of Perisburg.
Charles Parry 540-951-1402
Kris Peckman 366-7780
Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:00PM
Mill Mountain Star Trail
3 .4 miles, Easy, $.00 carpool fee
0 miles from Roanoke
This hike starts off Riverland Road just below the water tower. Passing mostly through woods, it climbs over 800 feet from just above the Roanoke River to the top of Mill Mountain, once crossing the J.B. Fishburn Parkway. The return to the Star Trail parking lot follows the same route.
Maurice Turner 540-334-2128
Sunday, September 7, 2008 8:00AM
Brushy Mountain (Rt 16) to Dicky Gap (Rt 16)
14.7 miles, Strenuous, $9.00 carpool fee
71 miles from Roanoke
This hike will start at the Mt. Rogers NRA headquarters building and head south on the A.T., crossing the south fork of the Holston River around the halfway point. It will then conclude with a 1,200 climb up to High Point. It will pass two shelters along the way.
John Miller 375-3250
Hugh Hall 725-8874
Sunday, September 7, 2008 1:30PM
Hoop Hole, Lower Loop – Beginner Hike
4.0 miles, Easy, $4.00 carpool fee
28 miles from Roanoke
Located in Botetourt County, the hike makes a loop by following two delightfully wild streams: Hipes Branch and Stony Run. Both of these pass through steep-sided canyons and have plenty of cascades and deep pools. While there is little change in elevation, there are many stream crossings – some of which may be tricky if the water is high.
Zetta Campbell 366-8165
Sunday, September 14, 2008 8:00AM
Catawba Mountain (Rt. 311) to Trout Creek (Rt. 620)
12.9 miles,Strenuous, $1.00 carpool fee
9 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. From there it descends Cove Mountain to Trout Creek.
Kris Peckman 366-7780
Sunday, September 14, 2008 1:00PM
Apple Orchard Falls, Cornelius Creek Loop
5.7 miles, Moderate, $3.50 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
Mervin & Blanche Brower 387-9732
Sunday, September 21, 2008 8:00AM
Tinker Ridge Work Hike
.5 miles, Moderate, $.00 carpool fee
0 miles from Roanoke
We will be working on relocating a short section of worn-out trail on Tinker Ridge.
Charles Parry 540-951-1402
Dick Clark 989-7053
Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:00PM
Tinker Ridge Work Hike
.5 miles, Moderate, $.00 carpool fee
0 miles from Roanoke
We will be working on relocating a short section of worn-out trail on Tinker Ridge.
Mervin & Blanche Brower 387-9732
Sunday, September 28, 2008 8:00AM
Read Mountain Trail
4.5 miles, Moderate , $1.00 carpool fee
7 miles from Roanoke
Join us for a hike up the newly opened trail to the summit of Read Mountain. The trail was built by the mid-week work crew.
Maurice Turner 540-334-2128
Monday, September 28, 2008 8:00AM
Old Hotel Trail, Cole Mountain Loop
6.2 miles, Moderate, $7.50 carpool fee
57 miles from Roanoke
Located in Amherst County some 20 miles northeast of Buena Vista, this loop hike offers some of the most outstanding views anywhere in the area. The Old Hotel Trail trailhead is at Hog Camp Gap, roughly 8 miles from route 60 on a dirt and gravel road. The trail climb steadily through woods and an open area, passing an A.T. shelter (during the stagecoach days there was an inn in this area, but nothing remains of it today). The trail intersects the A.T. at Cow Camp Gap. Following the A.T. north, the route climbs Cole (a.k.a. Cold) Mountain. The summit of Cole Mountain offers extraordinary views in all directions.
Gary Bible 977-2954
