Sierra Club - West Virginia

This hike is open to all that are capable of completing a 2.5- or 5-mile hike on paved trail. We will walk the paved path around the Cool Spring Battlefield at the River Campus of Shenandoah University. We will have nice views of the Shenandoah River and the surrounding countryside, along with some Civil War history. There are two loops around the battlefield, so you can join us for one 2.5-mile loop or the entire 5 miles. There is no charge for the hike, but donations are welcome. Please register and e-sign the required waiver form at www.sierraclub.org/west-virginia/events. Click the event on the calendar date to be taken to the registration page. Please bring water and a snack. Remember to dress for the weather as this will be a winter hike.

Please register for this event and e-sign the required liability waiver form at www.sierraclub.org/west-virginia/events. Click the event on its date on the calendar to be taken to the registration page.
5-mile, easy hike on flat trail. Continue our Sierra Club tradition since 2018 and start out 2026 in healthy, outdoor fashion with our New Year hike along the C&O Canal Towpath. This year we will start at Dargan’s Bend (just upstream from Harpers Ferry) and walk along a quiet section of the canal to Mountain Lock and back. Expect lovely winter views of the Potomac and perhaps some waterfowl and other birdlife. There is no charge for this hike, but donations are welcome. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.
Bring water and a snack. Dress appropriately for a winter walk. We will cancel in moderate or heavy precipitation or in case of icy conditions.

5.6-mile, moderate hike. Please register and e-sign the required liability waiver form at www.sierraclub.org/west-virginia/events. Click the date on the calendar to be taken to the form.
After meeting in the upper town of Harpers Ferry, we will carpool to the hike start at Keys Gap. The trail follows the Blue Ridge and is fairly level until its descent to the Shenandoah River. Crossing the river on the US-340 bridge, we will make the short ascent back to the cars, with an optional stop at Appalachian Trail headquarters. Due to the carpool, reservations are required, and we ask that you let us know early if you change your decision to attend. You must be willing to drive or ride with others. There is no charge for this hike, but donations are welcome.
Bring water and lunch or snacks. Dress appropriately for a winter walk on rugged terrain. We will cancel in moderate or heavy precipitation or in case of icy conditions.