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2 Nights (Deluxe Cabin) Snowshoe and Hiking Adventure at Blackwater Falls!

February 22 · 3:00 PM
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Join Us for a 2 Night Winter Weekend Adventure!

Hiking or Snowshoeing with Brand New Luxury Cabin Accommodations in Blackwater Falls State Park, WV

Blackwater Falls State Park is located in Davis, West Virginia. It features well over 20 miles of winter hiking and cross country ski trails, as well as a sledding hill and ice fishing opportunities. Some of the more scenic hiking trails lead to Elakala Falls, Pendleton Falls, and the overlooks at both Lindy and Pendleton Point. We will spend the day hiking by the frozen waterfalls and scenic points, and the evening curled up by a roaring fireplace in one of the park's new luxury cabins.

NOTE: Because of snow conditions, we might need to use either snowshoes or ice cleats such as STABILicers or MicroSpikes to hike the trails. MAHG has several pairs of loaner STABILicers, a few pairs of snowshoes, and some MicroSpikes to loan on a first come first serve basis for complimentary use, but feel free to bring your own gear. Cold (as in freezing cold) weather clothing and gear are required.

Hike Information
Start Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Nearby City: Davis, WV
Length: 11 total miles
Trail Type: Modified loop with spurs
Skill Level: Strenuous because of snow and ice conditions
Trailhead Elev: 2897 Feet
Elevation Change: Minimal
Pace(s): Moderate, maybe slower, depending on snow and ice conditions
Dogs Allowed: No
Hike Leader(s): Kristopher, [masked]

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We hike rain, snow, or shine! Click here for the forecast of the area we will be hiking.

Carpool Information
If you can drive or want to carpool, please post your location in the comment section below. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends and support the environment by just offering a ride!

Kristopher: [masked]

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Bill Peters

Blackwater was a Winter Wonderland. We had a great 12 mile hike in the snow with several great overlooks of the Blackwater Canyon and the frozen Blakwater Falls. I was glad to see so many Canadian hemlocks; they are apparently protected from the wooly altegid devastation because of the harsh winters.

Several of us went into to town of Thomas where we found great brick oven pizza place, world class beers served out of Mason jars, and the Purple Fiddle which a great, affordable live music venue. Thank you, Kristopher for organizing this.

0 · February 28
Kellie Carlisle

How was the trip?

0 · February 27
Kellie Carlisle

Bill, thank you for being a second point person on this trip and for helping with the leading. Hope you have a good time too!

0 · February 25
Maron Kim

I can pick up 2 people from Dunn Loring metro (a stop before Vienna) at about 4:15pm on Friday. Katy and Bill, seats are yours if you want them. I've got a Jeep Grand Cherokee so there should be space for 3 and bags.

0 · February 20
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- Katy
  
  Maron - thanks!! I'll take you up on it, that timing/location works perfectly for me. I'll message with my cell #. Thanks again!
  
  0 · February 20
- Bill Peters
  
  Same here Maron. I can be at Dunn Loring by 4:15 on Friday. My cell number is [masked]. Bill
  
  0 · February 20
- Bill Peters
  
  I will be at Dunn Loring at 4:15. I have a trim white beard, tan baseball cap and green windbreaker.
  
  0 · February 22
Buck

One last check if anyone needs a ride; leaving from Bethesda around 1pm...

0 · February 21
Buck

Here the link to Whitegrass which has the weather report for Davis area (and great pictures too) of the snow on the ground.

http://www.whitegrass.com/repor...

0 · February 21
A former member

I'd love to know if you do this another time as I'm out of town this weekend. Have a great time!

0 · February 21
Abe Shoyeb

Hello All, Jeff and I are carpool from Centreville, VA around 10:30ish and anyone wants to ride with us are welcome to join. I have a four doors truck so I can at least have two more persons with us. Cheers

0 · February 20
Laura M.

Just joined...too short of notice but sounds great. Have fun!

0 · February 20
Buck

I'm leaving from Bethesda / NIH and have room in my Jeep Wrangler...

0 · February 16
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- Bill Peters
  
  Any chance for a pickup in VA enroute to WV. Like Vienna Metro?
  
  0 · February 20
- Katy
  
  Buck, when are you heading out of the DC area?
  
  0 · February 20
- Buck
  
  Most likely I only have room for one and their bags, an Jeep Wrangler doesn't have much room...I really need to get an trailer to haul stuff...I'm planning on taking the Friday afternoon off from work and heading out I66...
  
  0 · February 20
Bill Peters

Help. I need a ride to Blackwater Falls at any time on Friday that is convenient to you. I can easily get to spots in Arlington, Alexandria, Vienna Metro. If need be, I can get to Centreville, but would rather not. Will chip in for gas and can help drive.

0 · February 20
- Katy
  
  Bill - I am also in need of a ride, and can leave from Arlington, Alexandria, or Vienna metro as well. If you find someone, let me know! Problem is earliest possible time I can leave is 2pm because of work.
  
  0 · February 20
Jay

Hi Kathy - I'm in Arlington & can pick you up at the Ballston metro if you like. I was thinking about taking the afternoon off that Fri and leaving about 1 pm if that works for you.

0 · February 7
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- Bill Peters
  
  Jay,
  
  0 · February 20
- Bill Peters
  
  Jay,
  
  0 · February 20
- Bill Peters
  
  Jay, Any chance for a ride from Alexandria or Arlington?
  
  0 · February 20
Maron Kim

Ok people, let's get me on this trip! I'm happy to sleep on the floor in a sleeping bag. I would leave after work at 4pm from the Falls Church area... Could pick anyone up at the Dunn Loring metro station as it is headed in the right direction towards WV.

1 · February 18
Ben

What style of accomodations? Private rooms? dorm style?

0 · December 23
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- Kristopher
  
  4 bedroom cabin - 2 rooms have queen beds, 2 rooms have twin beds, and a sleep sofa for 2
  
  1 · December 23
- Scott
  
  People who snore have to sleep on a tent outside lol
  
  1 · February 15
- Leonard Raucher
  
  I snore too, guess we'll have to put all the snorers in the same room
  
  0 · February 16
Josh Bailar

If a space opens up, I'd be happy to take it. I can drive up to 3 from the center of DC. I'll be driving from Adams Morgan. Call or text: [masked]

0 · February 11
Kathy

Hey! Would anyone be available to carpool for this trip? I live near Union Station in DC, but can meet up virtually anywhere in metro DC. Thanks!

0 · February 7
Feri

Wish I could go to this but I will be on travel. Hopefully another time.

0 · December 23
Kristopher

Logistics, meals, and other details will be coordinated closer to the date. Looking forward to good times!

1 · December 21

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Kristopher

Volunteer Certified Hike Leader, Assistant Organizer

Event Host
Bill Peters

Certified Hike Leader!

Event Host
Jay
Kwok (Jeff)
Tom
Nicholas
Scott
Katy
Buck
Laura
Tammy

.Preapproved for Very Strenuous Hikes!
Larry Miller
Maron Kim
Abe Shoyeb

Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes!
Kathy

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We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike!

Why We Hike - To have good times, make friends, and maybe even meet that special someone along the trail while enjoying the benefits of the great outdoors. Whether you want to lose weight, have never hiked a mile in your life, or have a goal to rise up to the challenge of ultra hiking 30 miles in one day, we have a hike for you. Remember, we were all newbies once and we enjoy introducing others to hiking. It is a great way to relieve stress while getting great exercise and enjoying the variety of what Mother Nature has to offer.

When We Hike - In the mornings, afternoons, evenings, darkest of nights, every weekend, all year round. We average 10 hikes a week. Seasonal, after work hikes are offered in many areas throughout our region as well.

Where We Hike - Anywhere within the Mid-Atlantic region. We also have special trips to places farther away. Hikes range from very easy sneaker hikes on paved paths along gentle streams and clear lakes, to very strenuous, steep climbs and rock scrambles to mountain summits. We visit Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, and the Appalachian Trail almost every weekend. We strive to offer at least one easy, moderate, and strenuous hike within 60 miles of Baltimore, DC, and Northern Virginia each weekend. Additionally, we have cookouts, white water floats, hike out/paddle backs, cave trips, natural water slides hikes, Appalachian Trail section hikes, camping trips, volunteer offerings, and last but certainly not least, our very popular Monuments in the Moonlight hikes that have been featured in the Washington Post.

How We Hike - With safety and camaraderie! We will NOT leave anyone behind and we strive for a 1:15 volunteer hike leader to member ratio. Hiking in large groups is not fun for you or anyone else on the trail, including our own volunteer leadership team. Hikes with a large number of people signed up typically have more than one leader to maintain our goal ratio. This also allows us to offer various pace options so you can hike at the right pace for you. We have pledged to practice Leave No Trace outdoor ethics and we do. We also offer many volunteer and trail maintenance opportunities in addition to community building events, so come on out and make a difference in our parks!

Who Should Join - Simply put, you! Whether you are young, old, working, retired, laid off, shy, talkative, energetic, geeky, lazy (but hopefully you don't want to be or we just might have a problem with this one-grin), recovering from an injury, social, or a competitive speed hiker, this is a group for you. We love our diversity and thrive on it!

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