Leisurely Hike at Sky Meadows State Park, 4.7 miles, 1000' elevation gain
Details
Come out for a hike and meet one of our newest PATC hike leaders, Michael! Michael and Sue will be co-leading this hike.
We will hike at Sky Meadows State Park, 4.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1000’. The pace for this hike is great for beginners and families, 1.5-1.9 mph, and slower if needed.
The hike is referred to as a lollipop. We will meet at the Visitor Center parking lot and hike to the Boston Mill Road Trail. We will take the North Ridge Trail to the Appalachian Trail and then the Ambassador White House Trail. We will return on the North Ridge Trail and Boston Mill Road 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, micro spikes, if you use them.
Hiking Guides:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/patc-mentoring-hike-sky-meadows-d06f64a
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!