Sierra Club - West Virginia

Register and e-sign the required waiver form at www.sierraclub.org/west-virginia/events. Click the event on the calendar to be taken to the registration form.
11-mile, moderately strenuous hike. We cancelled this hike last winter due to snow. July should bring more suitable weather for our exploration of another section of the AT trail in southern Pennsylvania. From our meeting place at Old Forge, we will carpool to the hike start at Caledonia State Park. From there, we will climb to the popular viewpoint of Chimney Rock, 1000 feet above before descending to Old Forge. Though the trail is well-maintained and has a reasonable grade, hikers should be prepared for the substantial climb. Due to the shuttle, no dogs will be allowed, and you must be willing to drive or ride with others. There is no charge for the hike, but donations are welcome.
Bring plenty of water and a bagged lunch. Protection from sun and bugs is advisable, and some may find hiking poles or a staff to be helpful.
We will carry on in light rain, but cancel in case of a storm.

Leisure Bike Ride: C+O Canal – Taylors Landing to Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite
Distance/Difficulty: Approx. 19.8 miles/EASY
Duration: 3.0 hours
Description: This is a leisure bike ride viewing nature and learning about history spots along the canal. We will be keeping a simple and easy pace. There will be many spots with history and pretty views of the river.
Bring: Helmet (MANDATORY), bike, spare tube, water and snack. Dress in layers and shoes appropriate for weather conditions.
Meet: 10 am at Taylor’s Boat along the C+O canal - Latitude: 39.499975 Longitude: -77.768006
Sirn up waiver link: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000zNj33IAC
Cancellation: We will carry on in light rain but cancel in heavy precipitation
Nearest town: Sharpsburg, MD

Leisure Bike Ride: C+O Canal - Cushwa Basin to Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite
Distance/Difficulty: Approx. 17.6 miles/EASY
Duration: 3.0 hours
Description: This is an leisure bike ride viewing nature and learning about history spots along the canal. We will be keeping a simple and easy pace. There will be many spots with history and pretty views of the river. For those interested after the bike ride, we can take an educational boat ride at the Cushwa Basin with the C+O Canal Park. Boat rides are free.
Bring: Helmet (MANDATORY), bike, spare tube, water and snack. Dress in layers and shoes appropriate for weather conditions.
Meet: 10 am - Williamsport C+O Canal parking lot at Cushwa Basin Latitude: 39.600571 Longitude: -77.826389
Sign up waiver link: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000zOErZIAW
Cancellation: We will carry on in light rain but cancel in heavy precipitation
Nearest town: Williamsport, MD

Please register and e-sign the required waiver form at www.sierraclub.org/west-virginia/events. Click the event on the calendar date to be taken to the registration page.
4-mile, easy hike on rolling terrain. Lying right outside the historic town of Harpers Ferry, Schoolhouse Ridge is the site of old farms, Stonewall Jackson’s confederate line in 1862, and rock quarries and woodland near the Shenandoah River. Most of our walk will be through open meadow on mowed trails over rolling terrain. There will be a bit of history to share and some interesting views of nearby sites. There have sometimes been closures of the parking lot and parts of the trail, so register in advance to keep in touch about last-minute changes. There is no charge for the hike, but donations are welcome.
Bring plenty of water, a snack, and protection from bugs and sun.
We will carry on in light rain, but cancel in case of a storm.