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(Download an Adobe Acrobat version of the schedule.) General Hiking Information (must reading for 'newbies') MEMBERSHIP: Everyone interested in hiking is welcome. Membership dues per calendar year are $5.00 for individuals and $7.00 for families. Nonmembers are invited but are assessed $2.00 per day except for guest hike leaders. All persons, regardless of age, must pay transportation costs. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are not necessary unless otherwise specified in the hike description. All reservation trips are by private automobiles. Hikers needing transportation and drivers having room for riders should call the person taking reservations. Please call as early as possible before the trip and only between 10am and 9:30pm, unless otherwise noted. If you have made a reservation and must cancel, please notify the leader. COSTS: The "cost" for an event includes the nonmember fee and the car pool fee (if any) paid to the drivers. Entrance fees and/or tolls are considered in determining the amount of the car pool fee and are paid by the drivers. CHANGES: Normally, hikes will run as scheduled. Uncontrollable circumstances, such as bad weather or a shortage of cars may result in trip alteration or cancellation. WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: When the trip begins before noon, bring enough food and liquid for a full day's outing. It is a good idea to bring something to drink even on short hikes. Wear sensible clothing and sturdy shoes. Hiking boots are recommended on mountain hikes. Dress in layers for cold or wet weather. RULES: Hikes are informal, but always follow the leader. Pay attention to any instructions he or she gives before or during the hike. Pets are not allowed on club outings. NOTICE: YOU HIKE AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND MUST ASSUME ALL RISKS AND LIABILITIES ON ALL OUTINGS WITH THE CENTER HIKING CLUB. ITS LEADERS, OFFICERS, AND REPRESENTATIVES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND/OR PROPERTIES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF ANY TRIP AND/OR ACTIVITY OF THE CENTER HIKING CLUB. AS UNPAID VOLUNTEERS, TRIP LEADERS SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON TO HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS OR TRAINING. ABBREVIATIONS: AT = Appalachian Trail FRI-SUN MAY 16-18: CAMP/HIKE/CANOE. Camp out Friday and Saturday nights in W.Va. Beginning white water canoeing on Saturday. Hike Dolly Sods on Sunday. Non-refundable camp deposit required. Call the leader for reservations. Leader: Gail N (301) 572-6951. SAT MAY 17: SKYLAND TO PANORAMA. Enjoy great views on this moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike on the AT over Stony Man, the Pinnacle, and Marys Rock. Optional dinner. Cost: $12 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT MAY 17: GREAT FALLS PARK. Join us for this moderately-paced 10 mile hike with about 400 feet of elevation gain. Bring lunch, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and a cooperative spirit. Cost: $3 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at East Falls Church Metro (outside the entrance). Leader: Michael S. (703) 677-7777 (before 9pm). SAT MAY 17: HISTORIC CENTRAL ARLINGTON TOUR. An easy hike of 10-12 miles touring various historic points in central Arlington, including colonial, Civil War, trolley, and W&OD Railroad sites. We will stop at cemeteries, log cabins, historic springs, old mill sites, a George Washington survey site, a D.C. boundary stone, and a library. Cost: $2 nonmembers. Meet: 9am at Clarendon Metro. Leaders: Bernie B. (703) 243-0179 and Weber L. (703) 525-3357. SUN MAY 18: TRAIL WORK TRIP. Help prune bushes and cut weeds on a trail in SNP. It's easy work and we'll probably see some pink ladyslippers and other wildflowers. Call for information. Cost: $0. Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 <BuzGroshong@earthlink.net>. THU MAY 22: HIKE SCHEDULE MAILING. The few, the proud, the mailers: the Center Club pizza eating team makes sure between slices that you get your schedule. For meeting place and time call Duncan T. (703) 527-2349. FRI MAY 23: C&O CANAL EVENING HIKE. Enjoy an easy 5 mile hike along the C&O Canal to Fletcher’s Boathouse and back. Optional Chinese dinner in Rosslyn afterward. Cost: $2 nonmembers. Meet: 6:30pm at Rosslyn Metro (bus stop side). Leaders: Weber L. (703) 525-3357 and Marcia S. <Mkswan9013@aol.com>. SAT MAY 24: TROUT POND. A moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike in GWNF with views and a visit to West Virginia’s largest natural pond. Swim afterward and enjoy an optional dinner. Cost: $12 plus $3 for swimming (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SUN MAY 25: WHITE OAK CANYON. Join us for this moderately-paced 11 mile hike with about 2,100 feet of steep climb from the trailhead up to Skyland and back down to the cars. Bring lunch, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and a cooperative spirit. Cost: $10 plus park entrance fee (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Michael S. (703) 677-7777 (before 9pm). MON MAY 26: LAKE ACCOTINK. Walk 6 easy miles through nature trails in Fairfax County to North Springfield. Watch waterfowl and other wildlife. Cost: $2 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 10am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT MAY 31: OVERALL RUN SNP. The long version. A moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike in northern SNP. Have lunch at the park's tallest waterfall. Hopefully we’ll catch the mountain laurel in bloom. Cost: $10 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Beryl G. (703) 707-9702. SUN JUN 1: SHADY GROVE TO ROCKVILLE #1. We'll walk the longer route to Rockville via park settings and neighborhood streets, about 8 miles, to lunch at the Rockville restaurant of your choice. Return via Metro. Bring money and water. Cost: return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Shady Grove Metro (east side; turn right as you exit the station turnstile). Leader: Margaret C. (301) 977-8988 (evenings) <MargtChapm@aol.com>. SAT JUN 7: LAST ANNUAL FREDERICK WATERSHED HIKE AND BARBEQUE. A very scenic 8 mile circuit hike in the Catoctin Mountains north of Frederick. Mountain laurel should be blooming. Great overlook at the end. The hike will be followed by a barbeque ($7) at the hike leader's house nearby. Cost: (for the hike) $6 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9:15am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side) or 10:15am at Mountaindale Store near the trail. Leaders: John P. (301) 524-1217 <speleo1@aol.com> and Gail N. (301)572-6951. SUN JUN 8: SOUTH RIVER FALLS FROM PICNIC AREA. A moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike in SNP. We'll start along the AT to Pocosin Cabin, then down to the ruins of Pocosin Mission. From there we'll head to the bottom of one of the park's largest waterfalls and then back up to the start. Cost: $14 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 <BuzGroshong@earthlink.net>. SUN JUN 8: EAST FALLS CHURCH TO BALLSTON. An easy 4 mile hike on the W&OD Trail with stops at Bonair Rose Garden and an historic railroad car. Optional dinner. Cost: return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 4pm at East Falls Church Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. TUE JUN 10: NEIGHBORHOOD STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles in about two hours through residential neighborhoods in Arlington and Falls Church. Cost: possible snack stop and/or return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 7pm at East Falls Church Metro. NOTE: You must have a SmarTrip card to use a Metro parking lot. Leader: Rana H. (703) 532-2031. SAT JUN 14: BEAR CHURCH ROCK. An 8 mile moderate to strenuous visit to remote Bear Church Rock and excellent views in central SNP via the Staunton River and Jones Mountain trails. Cost: $11 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT JUN 14: HISTORIC ARLINGTON BIKE TOUR. Unsuitable for fast cyclists. Bike about 23 miles at a leisurely pace on a county-endorsed historic circuit through streets and parks of Arlington, stopping at notable points. Bring lunch. Cost: $2 nonmembers. Meet: 9am at Ballston Metro (top of escalator). Leader: Bernie B. (703) 243-0179 <bhberne@yahoo.com>. SAT JUN 14: LAKE FRANK AND LAKE NEEDWOOD. An easy to moderate 9 mile figure-8 hike around these two lakes in upper Rock Creek Park. Cost: $2 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9:15am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. (301) 468-1896. SUN JUN 15: SHADY GROVE TO ROCKVILLE #2. We'll walk
a shorter route to Rockville via King Farm, Montgomery College, and the
Rockville pool to a restaurant lunch in Rockville. You may return via
Metro or join the leader to hike back. One way hike is about 4.5 miles;
round trip, 9 miles. Bring money and water. Cost: possible return Metro
fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 10am at Shady Grove Metro (east side; turn
right as you exit the station turnstile). Leader: Margaret C. (301) 977-8988
(evenings) <MargtChapm@aol.com>. SAT JUN 21: ELKWALLOW TO HOGBACK AND RETURN. A moderate 8.7 mile hike on the AT and side trails north of Elkwallow with views, staying high above hot summer weather. Cost: $10 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leaders: Len H. (703) 978-3280 and Marcia S. <mkswan9013@aol.com>. SAT JUN 21: PATUXENT RIVER STATE PARK, FLOWING FREE TRAIL. This relatively easy and scenic 4 mile hike is located in Montgomery County along the upper section of the Patuxent River. Cost: $1 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9:30am at Glenmont Metro (east side Kiss & Ride by the taxi stand). If you wish to meet at the parking lot on Route 97/Georgia Ave. at the Patuxent River, call the leaders before Friday. Leaders: Kathy and Elliot B. (301) 774-7412. SAT JUN 21: OCCOQUAN RIVER. An 8-10 mile out-and-back hike along the Occoquan River starting from Fountainhead Regional Park. This nearby trail offers rolling hills, solitude, and possible wildlife sightings. Optional dinner in Occoquan after the hike. Cost: $2 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 10am at Vienna Metro (north side). Please contact the leader for directions if meeting at the trailhead. Leader: Andrew L. (703) 467-9701 <chc8b@alaroy.com>. SUN JUN 22: TRAIL WORK TRIP. Help with maintaining a trail
in Shenandoah National Park. If you can do yard work or gardening, you
can do it! Bring willing hands and lunch; the leader will bring tools.
Call for information. Cost: $0. Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Buz
G. (703) 765-0833 <BuzGroshong@earthlink.net>. TUE JUN 24: OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas and cemeteries in Old Town Alexandria, returning by 9pm. Cost: possible snack stop and/or return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 7pm at King Street Metro. NOTE: We will meet at the original, southernmost Metro station entrance. Leader: Rana H. (703) 532-2031. SAT JUN 28: BIG MEADOWS WATERFALLS. A moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike around Big Meadows, past Dark Hollow, Rose River, and Lewis Spring falls. Views from the AT. Cost: $13 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT JUN 28: WALK WITH THE ANIMALS. Join us for an evening stroll around the zoo. Due to feeding times, some animals are especially active in the evening. Others, of course, will be sound asleep or in their dens, allowing us to admire the Olmsted-designed grounds. Optional dinner afterward near Cleveland Park Metro. Cost: $2 nonmembers. Meet: 5pm at Woodley Park-Zoo Metro. Leader: Andrew L. (703) 467-9701 <chc8b@alaroy.com>. SUN JUN 29: BEYOND RIVERBEND. A moderate 12 mile out-and-back hike westward on the Potomac Heritage Trail starting from Riverbend Park. Cost: $4 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9:30am at East Falls Church Metro or 10am at the Riverbend Park Nature Center (not the Visitor Center down by the Potomac). Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349. SUN JUN 29: HIKE LEADERS SOCIAL. Meet 6:30pm at Ellen’s place to plan the fall schedule. Bring a dish or drinks to share and your hikes. New hike leaders and sweeps are always welcome. For directions call Ellen A. (703) 998-8617 or Duncan T. (703) 527-2349. SAT JUL 5: TROUT POND. A moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike in GWNF with views and a visit to West Virginia’s largest natural pond. Swim afterward and enjoy an optional dinner. Cost: $12 plus $3 for swimming (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT JUL 5: SENECA CREEK STATE PARK. An easy to moderate 7½ circuit hike through a lovely park in Germantown, Md. Possibility of mid-summer flowers. The trail is likely to be muddy. Cost: $1 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Shady Grove Metro (east side). Leader: Marcia S. <mkswan9013@aol.com>. SUN JUL 6: ROCKY MOUNTAIN - BROWN MOUNTAIN. Hike 10 moderate to strenuous miles and enjoy great views along the the Rocky Mountain-Brown Mountain Trail and cool off in Big Run in southern SNP. Cost: $14 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 <BuzGroshong@earthlink.net>. TUE JUL 8: NEIGHBORHOOD STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles in about two hours through residential neighborhoods in Arlington and Falls Church. Cost: possible snack stop and/or return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 7pm at East Falls Church Metro. NOTE: You must have a SmarTrip card to use a Metro parking lot. Leader: Rana H. (703) 532-2031. SAT JUL 12: TUMBLING RUN - LEWIS ROCKS. A moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike in Michaux State Forest, Pa. Views from Lewis and Chimney Rocks. Optional swimming in cool Fuller Lake. Bring a swimming suit. Optional dinner. Cost: $13 (+ $1 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Twinbrook Metro. Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349. SAT JUL 12: GREENBELT PARK. Hike 8 easy miles in a pretty local park. Optional dinner or late lunch at 94th Aero Squadron. Cost: $1 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 10am at College Park Metro or 10:30am at the parking lot for Dogwood Trail, within Greenbelt Park. Leader: Debbie K. (301) 773-7527. SAT JUL 19: BIG SCHLOSS. A 12 mile moderate to strenuous hike in GWNF with great views from Big Schloss and further along Mill Mountain. End up along Stony Creek. Cost: $10 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Len H. (703) 978-3280. SUN JUL 20: EAST FALLS CHURCH TO BALLSTON. An easy 4 mile hike on the W&OD Trail with stops at Bonair Rose Garden and an historic railroad car. Optional dinner. Cost: return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 4pm at East Falls Church Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. TUE JUL 22: OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas and cemeteries in Old Town Alexandria, returning by 9pm. Cost: possible snack stop and/or return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 7pm at King Street Metro. NOTE: We will meet at the original, southernmost Metro station entrance. Leader: Rana H. (703) 532-2031. FRI JUL 25: ROCK CREEK PARK EVENING HIKE. Enjoy an easy to moderate 6-miler from Cleveland Park to Rosslyn via Rock Creek Park and Georgetown. Cost: return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 6:30pm at Cleveland Park Metro. Leaders: Weber L. (703) 525-3357 and Marcia S. <mkswan9013@aol.com>. SAT JUL 26: SKYLAND TO BIG MEADOWS. A moderate 8 mile on the AT in central SNP with great views. After the hike we will enjoy an optional meal. Cost: $12 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S (703) 517-3490. SAT JUL 26: LITTLE BENNETT REGIONAL PARK. An easy to moderate 10 mile hike through Montgomery County's wilderness, over undulating terrain, mostly downhill. Cost: $3 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9:15am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. (301) 468-1896. SUN JUL 27: CALVERT CLIFFS. Two separate hikes along the Chesapeake Bay totaling 10 easy to moderate miles. Visit the famous fossil-filled Calvert Cliffs and several ponds, including Duncan Pond! Optional early dinner stop in Solomons. Cost: $11 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9:30am at Van Dorn Metro. Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349. THU JULY 31: MUSIC AT THE ZOO. We will walk from the Metro station to the zoo, listen to an evening concert, then walk back to a Metro station. Cost: $2 nonmembers. Meet: 5:45pm at Woodley Park-Zoo Metro. Please be prompt; the concert starts at 6:30. Leader: Andrew L. (703) 467-9710 <chc8b@alaroy.com>. SAT AUG 2: ROCKY KNOB - LONE PINE RESERVOIR. A moderate 10 mile hike in Michaux State Forest, Pa., just north of Caledonia State Park, with views, rhododendrons, and a scenic lakeshore trail. Optional swim in nearby Fuller Lake in Pine Grove Furnace State Park and an optional dinner. Cost: $12 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Twinbrook Metro. Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349. SUN AUG 3: BALTIMORE INNER HARBOR. Yes, you have visited the harbor before, but have you toured Fort McHenry, Federal Hill, the Visionary Museum, and Fells Point? See these vistas and other sights on this easy 6-8 mile hike. Cost: $6 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 10am at Cheverly Metro. Leader: Debbie K (301) 773-7527. TUE AUG 5: NEIGHBORHOOD STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles in about two hours through residential neighborhoods in Arlington and Falls Church. Cost: possible snack stop and/or return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 7pm at East Falls Church Metro. NOTE: You must have a SmarTrip card to use a Metro parking lot. Leader: Rana H. (703) 532-2031. SAT AUG 9: TROUT POND. A moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike in GWNF with views and a visit to West Virginia’s largest natural pond. Swim afterward and enjoy an optional dinner. Cost: $12 plus $3 for swimming (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT AUG 16: GREAT FALLS, MARYLAND-GOLD MINE HIKE. Hike an easy to moderate 8 miles through an historic area of Montgomery County plus the Great Falls of the Potomac, Maryland side. Cost: $2 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9:15am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. (301) 468-1896. SUN AUG 17: LAKE ACCOTINK. Walk 6 easy miles through nature trails in Fairfax County to North Springfield. Watch waterfowl and other wildlife. Cost: $2 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 10am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. TUE AUG 19: OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas and cemeteries in Old Town Alexandria, returning by 9pm. Cost: possible snack stop and/or return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 7pm at King Street Metro. NOTE: We will meet at the original, southernmost Metro station entrance. Leader: Rana H. (703) 532-2031. THU AUG 21: HIKE SCHEDULE MAILING. The few, the proud, the mailers: the Center Club pizza eating team makes sure between slices that you get your schedule. For meeting place and time call Duncan T. (703) 527-2349. FRI AUG 22: D.C. EVENING HIKE. Enjoy an easy 5-miler, taking in Georgetown, Rock Creek Park, Embassy Row, and Observatory Circle. Cost: $2 nonmembers. Meet: 6:30pm at Rosslyn Metro. Leaders: Weber L. (703) 525-3357 and Marcia S. <mkswan9013@aol.com>. SAT AUG 23: CALEDONIA STATE PARK, PA. Hike 8 moderate miles along streams lined with hemlocks, pines, and rhododendrons and along parts of the AT. Optional dinner at the Cozy Inn in Thurmont. Cost: $10 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: at 9:15am at Twinbrook Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SUN AUG 24: LITTLE DEVILS STAIRS - SUGARLOAF - PINEY BRANCH.
A strenuous 11 mile hike in SNP up Little Devils Stairs and down Piney
Branch. Rocky cliffs rise up from these beautiful streams and their many
small waterfalls. Cost: $8 plus park entrance fee (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet:
9am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 <BuzGroshong@earthlink.net>.
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