Let's Hike Sope Creek!

The weather should be beautiful on Sunday, so let's go enjoy some nature, breath in some fresh air, and get some exercise over at Sope Creek.

It'll be about a 4 mile hike, with a few hills, so moderate hiking fitness is required, but we'll stop for breaks and keep a leisurely pace.

We can explore the ruins of a civil war era paper mill, jump from one stone to the next to cross the roaring rapids, and maybe even visit a 19th century family cemetery.

There's a parking fee ($5/day or $40/year) that can be paid on your phone (QR code displayed at the trail head).

Don't forget to bring plenty of water and snacks or anything else you may need to ensure your personal comfort.

If anyone is interested, there are several restaurants nearby that we can visit after the hike for refreshments.

Let's all meet at the trailhead at 9:45am, and we'll start hiking at 10:00am (to allow people time to park, pay for parking, introductions, etc.).

Note that the parking at the trail head is quite limited, so carpool if possible, try to arrive early in case you may need to wait for a parking spot to become available, and be aware that you may need to park in a nearby neighborhood and walk over from there.