Sky Meadows State Park - Hills & Overlooks - 5 Miles
Details
See "Notes" section for important information about RSVPs and cancellations.
Climb up to some great views in Sky Meadows State Park near Delaplane, Va.
We will climb steeply up the South Ridge and North Ridge Trails, stroll the AT, and descend via the Ambassador Whitehorse and Piedmont Overlook Trails, pausing at five separate viewpoints overlooking meadows and farms.
This will not be a fast hike. Expect a gentle pace of 2.0 mph; slower on the long, steep 1,000-ft climb. We will stop to rest during the climb. We will rest again at the overlooks.
Meet 10:30 am at main Visitor Center parking lot to sign in and meet each other. Hike starts promptly at 10:45. Restrooms next to visitor center.
Entrance fee: $10, or use Virginia State Park permit. BRING CASH to pay entry fee at kiosk. This is enforced. Carpools encouraged.
Notes:
RSVP here by 6 pm the evening before. If you need to cancel, please change your RSVP by 6 pm to allow others to move off the waiting list. (Canceling after 6 pm may result in being designated a "no show" which may affect your ability to sign up for future PATC hikes.)
Use Meetup Comments for routine questions and comments, and to arrange carpools. Call hike leader Amber at 703-231-5978 if urgent. Note there is minimal cell service in this park, so the leader will not receive last-minute calls or messages.
Consider becoming a member of PATC to both enjoy the trails and support their maintenance: https://www.patc.net