Sierra Club - West Virginia

Description: 5-mile, moderate hike on rolling terrain. The trail winds through lush forests and open meadows of Sweet Run State Park along with the remnants of a 19th-century farming community, including historic structures and Wortman Pond.

There is a $10 per car State Park entry fee or you can use your VA State Park Pass, Deposit bottom part of the REI receipt in the entry envelope or check out the State Park Pass from the Loudoun County library.
Bring: Water and snack. Wear shoes appropriate for walking on uneven ground and varying terrain. Walking sticks and poles may be helpful. Dress in layers for varying temperatures.

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Meet: 10 am at Sweet Run State Park parking lot near the bathrooms. (39°17'35.3"N 77°43'32.7"W)

Cancellation: We will carry on in light rain but cancel in significant precipitation and icy conditions.

Please register and e-sign the required liability waiver form at www.sierraclub/west-virginia/events. Click the event on the calendar date to be taken to the registration form.
7-mile, moderate hike on AT, fire roads, local trails.
We’ll climb out of the state park on the AT, passing the notable Quarry Gap Shelter before completing a loop on fire roads and local trails. We’ll be in mixed forests and cross several streams. Total elevation gain is 1,236 feet. There is no charge for this hike, but donations are welcome.
Bring water and lunch. Hiking poles may be helpful for some. Dress in layers for varying temperatures. We will carry on in light rain but cancel in a storm.

Please register and e-sign the required liability waiver form at www.sierraclub.org/west-virginia/events. Click the event on the calendar date to be taken to the form.
8-mile, moderate hike on mountain ridgetop. Our exploration of the Tuscarora Trail continues with this stretch atop the ridgeline of Great Northern Mountain. Climbs are gradual. We will have several impressive views. From the meeting place, we will carpool to the hike start, so reservations are required, and we ask you to notify us if your plans change. There is no charge for this hike, but donations are welcome.
Bring water and lunch. Dress in layers for varying temperatures. Hiking poles may be helpful for some. We will cancel for significant precipitation and icy conditions. Stay in touch with the leader for last-minute cancellations or changes.