Sand Mountain is located in the Elkhead Mountains. The mountain is actually two separate peaks. They reach heights of around 10800′. It is a great hike if you want to have a mountain almost all to yourself. However, it takes a little navigating to get there. The trailhead is located off a forest service road […]
I have several favorite hikes near Northern Virginia. They are special for several reasons. First, some have amazing views. Second, some are by lovely streams or rivers. Finally, some are a just a walk in the woods to get some exercise. Check out these suggestions. There is a hike for everyone. Favorite Hikes Near Northern […]
Chimney Top is a barely hidden gem in the Spruce Knob – Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. From Northern Virginia it is about 2.5 hours to the trailhead. It is a pretty amazing spot that is definitely worth the effort. Read on to find out more. Chimney Top is a spur trail off the north […]
Ever go hiking in West Virginia? The North Fork Mountain Trail is an excellent choice. If you are coming from Northern Virginia. It’s about a 3 hour drive. For me, that is my limit for day hikes. However, it’s easy to do an overnight stay. There are lots of hiking, backpacking, and camping options in […]
Hiking Menace? Spider webs are all over forests. Ever walk along a hiking trail and hit one? Once across your face, arms, or body, they are sometimes hard to remove. If I am running into a lot of them, sometimes I’ll carry a spider stick. The spider stick catches the spider webs, so they aren’t […]
I finally got out to do some hiking! I decided to hike the Little Devils Stairs Trail and the Piney Branch Trail. The trailhead is off Route 211 near Sperryville. I hadn’t been there in several years. The last time I hiked it was in the winter. I decided to go on a Thursday, to […]