Looking for an excuse to stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air? Join Kathie Driscoll for a leisurely stroll along the beautiful Sweet Briar College trails! Set on 3,250 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sweet Briar College offers 2,847 acres of fields, forests, and waterways—plenty of space to get "lost" […]
Come spend a day with Josh Palumbo as we journey west to House Mountain. This monolith sits isolated from other peaks just west of Lexington and offers grand views to the south. This approximately 9 mile trek will take adventurous hikers past old homesteads, up steep mountain faces and onto great overlooks. This hike is […]
Join Josh Palumbo as we journey high and low for the best rhododendron thickets Wintergreen has to offer. Seeking this member of the heath family at peak bloom promises some of the best explosions of color the mountain will have all year. We will travel over many different trails and locations that will highlight one […]
Join Mary Jane Epps on an introductory tour into the world of mycology. The goal of this venture is to educate each hiker on the basics of mushroom identification. We will scour the Wintergreen landscape in search of the many varieties our ecosystem can produce. The hike is rated as moderate. Payment is due at […]
Time for another ladies day out, this time we’re heading to Albemarle’s newest park, Biscuit Run Park for an easy to moderate hike, then head over Eastwood Winery for lunch. Bring water, money for lunch and a snack. Payment is due at time of registration. $8/Member, $12/Non-Member.
Join Josh Palumbo as we climb the rugged Furnace Mountain Trail. This 4.2 mile out and back features steep ascents up exposed ridgelines to a payoff atop Furnace Mountain. See the first flashes of fall in the Shenandoah National Park on this difficult ascent. Be sure to bring plenty of food and water. The hike […]
Ladies Day Out Hike- October 9, 9am – 2pm Take a Stroll & Savor the View! Join us for a relaxed 1.5-mile walk through 42 acres of beautiful hardwood forest—right in the heart of Lynchburg! After our nature walk, we’ll swing by Magnolia Foods to pick up a delicious boxed lunch, then head to scenic […]
Join Josh Palumbo as we climb Cole Mountain to explore its alpine-like grassy balds. The hike to this peak along the Appalachian Trail is like few others in central Virginia. Do not miss the opportunity to see this unique ecosystem while experiencing 360-degree panoramic views. This 5.7-mile circuit hike is rated as moderate. Please bring […]
Ready for a spooktacular adventure? Join us for a hauntingly fun 3-mile hike through the historic Blue Ridge Tunnel, where echoes of locomotives and coal-fired engines still linger in the shadows. Bring a flashlight and don your best costume—you'll need it as we wander through the eerie darkness in search of ghostly tales and hidden […]
Lace up ladies for a scenic stroll around a new location (Ragged Mountain Reservoir is under construction) Mint Springs Valley Park; a 5 mike easy to moderate trail that winds through majestic forests and wildlife-rich areas. Bring a snack, money for lunch, water, and your sense of adventure! Payment is due at time of registration. […]
Join Josh Palumbo as we explore the White Rock Falls Trail and the Slacks Trail. This 4.5-mile loop features a lovely waterfall, great winter views and lovely rock formations. The hike is rated moderate to difficult. Please bring plenty of food and water. Payment is due at time of registration. $8/Member, $12/Non-Member.
Join Josh Palumbo as we retrace the steps of Appalachian Trail history. This journey will take us on the lost route from Cedar Drive to Reeds Gap. The hike is rated as moderate. Dress for any weather conditions. Bring plenty of food and water. Payment is due at time of registration. $5/Member, $8/Non-Member.
