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We will meet at the Visitor Center parking lot.
NEW: You require snow traction for your boots, for example, microspikes, yaktraxs, or crampons. The trails are icy. Hike sticks/poles are highly recommended.
In some sections, the snow is icy, and in other sections, you will crunch through. Snow hiking can be tiring, so we will take our time and rest at each hiking post.
NEW HIKE ROUTE: Because of snow, we'll switch to a 3.5-mile route with 594' elevation gain, plus an optional 1.8 miles with 203' elevation gain. The first part of the hike includes Boston Mills, North Ridge, Gap Run, Piedmont Overlook, Snowden, and Boston Mill trails. If you want to continue, we will hike the James Ball Trail to the Children's Discovery Area and return on the Corp Morgan Trail.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING: Physical Address: 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144
The park is less than two miles south of Paris, VA via U.S. Route 50 to Route 17 South, or seven miles north of I-66, Exit 23 on Route 17 North. The park’s main entrance is on Rt. 710/Edmonds Lane.
Park in the lot at the visitor center.
Sue's vehicle is a white Toyota Corolla.

RESTROOM: Onsite at the visitor center.

THINGS TO BRING:
You will need a Virginia State Park Pass or pay a $10 fee to access the park.
Dress in layers and be prepared for cold weather. Bring water, snacks, a first aid kit, hiking poles, and additional traction, such as yaks or micro spikes.

Hiking Guides:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-3def5a3
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-skymeadows.pdf

Notes:

  • Participants are required to sign a PATC HIKE SIGNUP SHEET AND LIABILITY form.
  • RSVP to register for this hike. If your plans change, update your RSVP.
  • To find out more about PATC, click here.
  • Consider becoming a member of PATC. To join, click here.

Please check the night before for any updates. A hike will be cancelled due to weather conditions and Virginia Department of Transportation travel alerts.

Attendance will be limited at the discretion of our hike leaders. Preference will be given to PATC members. PATC rules do not permit children under the age of 18 to participate in a hike without a parent or guardian present. Please leave your canine companions at home. Thanks!

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