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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 SAT NOV 14: NORTHWEST BRANCH. Hike 8 easy to moderate miles along a local stream in the middle of the city, but still feel secluded in the "wild". Requires shuttle. Cost: $2 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9:30 am Glenmont Metro by the Kiss & Ride at Glenallen. Leader: Marcia S. mkswan9013@aol.com . SAT NOV 14: ELKWALLOW - MATTHEWS ARM. We’ll hike a moderate 8 miles in northern SNP in the Matthews Arm Campground area. Optional dinner. Cost: $10 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9 am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SUN NOV 15: CEDAR RUN – HAWKSBILL – WHITE OAK CANYON. A strenuous 9-mile hike that goes up Cedar Run and on to the top of Hawksbill with a return down White Oak Canyon. Scenery, views, waterfalls; what more could you want! Cost: $9 +park entry fee (+$2 nonmembers). Meet 9 am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 (BuzGroshong@earthlink.net). TUE NOV 17: OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles
through business and residential areas and cemeteries in Old Town Alexandria,
returning by 9 pm. Cost: $2 for nonmembers plus possible snack stop. NOTE:
Meet at the original Metro station entrance, where the Kiss & Ride
is located! Meet at 6:45 pm at the King Street Metro. Leader: Rana H.
(703) 532-2031. SAT NOV 21: BEAR CHURCH ROCK. An 8-mile moderate to strenuous visit to remote Bear Church Rock and excellent views in central SNP via Staunton River and Jones Mountain Trails. Cost: $11 (+$2 nonmembers). Meet: 9 am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SUN NOV 22: GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD. Visit Gettysburg battlefield on this easy to moderate 12-mile hike. See Seminary and Cemetery Ridges, Big and Little Round Tops and Devils Den. Cost: $8 (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 9 am at Vienna Metro. Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349. THU NOV 26: SKY MEADOWS - AT. A moderate 7-mile hike that starts in Sky Meadows State Park and then climbs up to the AT. We walk along the AT to a shelter for lunch. Optional Thanksgiving dinner afterward in Manassas. Cost: $8 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 10am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT NOV 28: DOYLES RIVER. Many waterfalls are featured on this great, moderate-to-strenuous 8-mile hike in southern SNP. The pace is moderate. Optional dinner afterward. Cost: $14 plus park-entrance fee (+$2 non-member fee). (Note: No park-entrance fee for a car that can produce a park pass at the gate.) Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SUN NOV 29: ROCK CREEK PARK. Walk off those extra holiday pounds by enjoying a moderate 10-mile hike on the Western Ridge/Valley Trails of Rock Creek Park. Hike may include a side excursion to the Klingle Mansion. Cost: $2 non-member fee. Meet: 10am at Cleveland Park Metro. Leader: Debbie K. (301) 773-7527. TUE DEC 1: VIENNA STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas in Vienna. Return by 9:00 pm. Possible snack stop. Cost: possible return Metro fare (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 7pm at the Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Rana H. (703/532-2031) NOTE: You must have a SmarTrip Card to use the Metro parking lot. SAT DEC 5: SLIGO CREEK. Hike 5 (more or less) miles through parkland, on bike trails and along neighborhood streets from West Hyattsville Metro Station to Takoma Metro Station. Optional lunch before boarding Takoma Metro. Cost: possible return Metro fare (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: Be ready to leave the West Hyattsville Metro station at 10am. Leader: Margaret C. 301-977-8988 SUN DEC 6: OLD RAG MOUNTAIN. A must-do SNP classic. Eight miles of hiking and rock scrambling on strenuous terrain. Spectacular views at the top of Old Rag Mountain. Cost: $10 plus park entry fee (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 (BuzGroshong@earthlink.net). SAT DEC 12: LITTLE BENNET REGIONAL PARK. An easy-to-moderate 10-mile hike over undulating terrain, which is mostly downhill. Cost: $4 (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 9:15am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. 301 468-1896. SAT DEC 12: URBAN ADVENTURE. A 9-mile hike in the parks and on the streets of the city with a stop at Dean and Deluca’s in Georgetown for lunch. Cost: $2 non-member fee. Meet: 10am at Wisconsin Ave. and Van Ness St. Leaders: Steve B. (301) 946-2520 and Peggy A. (301) 946-4497. SUN DEC 13: PATAPSCO STATE PARK (AVALON AREA). A moderate-to-strenuous, hilly 11-mile walk along the Patapsco River, two pretty streams, several view points, ruins and a suspension bridge. Cost: $5 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 9:30am at Forest Glen Metro. Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349. TUE DEC 15: OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas and cemeteries in Old Town Alexandria. Return by 9:00 p.m. Possible snack stop. Cost: possible return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmembers). Meet: 6:45pm at the King Street Metro. NOTE: We meet at the original Metro station entrance, where the Kiss & Ride is located. Leader: Rana H. (703/532-2031) SAT DEC 19: SKY MEADOWS - AT. A moderate 10-mile hike that starts in Sky Meadows State Park and then climbs up to the AT for views. Cost: $8 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 10am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT DEC 19: TWENTIETH ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS HIKE. An easy afternoon hike of 4-5 miles in Frederick, MD followed by an early dinner (4pm). After dinner, a holiday-lights walking tour of the city. Cost: $5 (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 2:30pm at Shady Grove Metro (east side parking lot off of I-370). Leader: Mike M. (202) 829-7749. SUN DEC 20: NATIONAL AND CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREES. An easy but moderately paced 7 miles (approx) on and near the Mall. Includes a hike around Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Museum buildings and the Capitol. There will be time to linger at the Yule log fire at the National Christmas tree near the White House and at the Capitol tree on the grounds of the Capitol. Hikers are free to leave the group at any point. End at the Dubliner Pub, 520 E. Capitol Street, for a bit of Christmas cheer (drinks and/or dinner; see www.dublinerdc.com). Cost: $2 non-member fee. Meet: 1:15pm at Smithsonian Metro, National Mall entrance. Leader: Beryl G. (703)707-9702. FRI DEC 25: CHRISTMAS HIKE. An easy-to-moderate 8-mile hike through Glover Archibald Park, along the C&O Canal and through Battery Kemble Park. Return via Metro from Rosslyn. Optional dinner in Rosslyn. Cost: return Metro fare (+ $2 nonmember fee). Meet: 11am at Tenleytown Metro (west side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT DEC 26: MANASSAS BATTLEFIELD. We will have the choice of a 10- or 5-mile hike mile hike around the battlefield. The terrain is generally level; there are some minor hills. Cost: $2 (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 10am at Vienna Metro (north side) or 10:45am at the flag pole by the Visitor Center. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SUN DEC 27: MYSTERY HIKE. The weather and the leader's whim will influence the choice of the hike, to be announced on the day of the hike. Hike will be held even in inclement weather, in most cases, and will be about 5 miles. The hike may involve a short car pool or a return trip to the starting point via Metro. We'll aim to return by 2p.m., not a guarantee. Carry lunch, water, $. If the weather's severe, e.g. freezing, we may pick an indoor lunch stop. Cost: possible return metro fare (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 9:30am at Shady Grove Metro, northeast side (right turn exiting the turnstile). Leader: Margaret C. 301-977-8988 (evenings). FRI JAN 1: SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN. Moderation is key! Start the New Year with a 7+-mile hike, at a moderate-to-brisk pace, through beautiful Sugar Loaf Mt. There will be an elevation gain of 800'; portions of the terrain are rocky. Cost: $5 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 10am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leaders: Debbie K. (301) 773-7527 and Ron W. (703) 931-2526. SAT JAN 2: ELKWALLOW – MATTHEWS ARM. A moderate 8-mile hike in northern SNP in the Matthews Arm Campground area. Optional dinner afterward. Cost: $10 plus park-entrance fee (+2 non-member fee). (Note: No park-entrance fee for a car that can produce a park pass at the gate.) Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SAT JAN 2: TOUR OF DOWNTOWN DC AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS.
An interesting 6-mile walk (shorter if the weather is bad). Optional meal
at the Old Post Office. Cost: $2 non-member fee. Meet: 12 noon at L'Enfant
Plaza Metro [north (Maryland Avenue) exit]. Cost: $2 non-member fee. Leader:
Mike M. (202) 829-7749. SAT JAN 9: GREAT FALLS, MARYLAND-GOLD MINE HIKE. An easy-to-moderate 8 miles hike through an historic area of Montgomery County and to the Great Falls of the Potomac, Maryland side. Cost: $2 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 9:15am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. (301) 468-1896. SUN JAN 10: GREAT FALLS AND RIVERBEND PARKS. A scenic, moderate 11-mile hike in Great Falls Park, along Difficult Run and the Potomac River, to Riverbend Park, and back to the starting point. Cost: $4 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 9:30am at East Falls Church Metro or 10:00 am at the Great Falls Visitor Center. Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349. SUN JAN 10: EMBASSY ROW. An easy 3-mile hike along Mass. Ave. (Embassy Row), to the Woodley Park neighborhood, and then back to Metro. Brief stops along the way for commentary. Optional lunch afterward. Cost: $2 non-member fee. Meet: 10am at Dupont Circle Metro (Q St. exit). Leaders: Bill D. and Ann F. (301) 656-1798. SUN JAN 10: HIKE LEADERS SOCIAL. Meet 6:30pm to plan the spring schedule at Beryl's place. Bring a dish or drinks to share and your hikes. New leaders and sweeps are welcome. Call Beryl G., (703) 707-9702, for directions. SAT JAN 16: GAMBRILL STATE PARK. A moderate 7-mile hike near Frederick, MD with views and one long uphill section. Optional early dinner afterward. Cost: $6 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 11am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leaders: Ron W. (703) 931-2526 and Debbie K. (301) 773-7527. SUN JAN 17: WHITE OAK CANYON. Frozen waterfalls- Maybe. Beautiful waterfalls for sure. A strenuous 8-mile hike going up White Oak Canyon and coming back down Cedar Run Canyon. Cost: $10 plus park-entrance fee (unless we've got enough passes) (+$2 non-member fee). Meet 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 (BuzGroshong@earthlink.net). SUN JAN 17: BAKERY HIKE. Walk an easy 4-5 miles in Arlington and sample several bakeries. Cost: $2 non-member fee. Meet: 10pm at Virginia Square Station at 10:00 am. Leader: Lenny G. 703.276.0596 MON JAN 18: BULL RUN I. Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on this moderate 8-mile walk from Hemlock Overlook to Bull Run Park. Cost: $2 (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 11am at Vienna Metro (north side) or 11:30am at Bull Run Park (park on the side of the road in front of the park gate, which is closed in the winter). Leader: Jim H. (703) 266-2209 (houghtonjf@hotmail.com). SAT JAN 23: MARYS ROCK. A moderate, slow-paced hike in SNP with two options: a 3.6-mile round trip along the AT to the stunning views of Marys Rock or a 5.6-mile round trip along the AT that includes an excursion to Marys Rock. Optional dinner afterward. Cost: $9 plus park-entrance fee (+$2 non-member fee). Meet 9:15am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leaders: Ellen A. (703) 998-8617 and Marcia S. (Mkswan9013@aol.com). SAT JAN 23: CAPITAL CRESCENT TRAIL. Hike 9 miles from Bethesda Metro to DuPont Circle Metro. Optional dinner in the Dupont Circle area. Cost: return Metro fare ($+2 non-member fee). Meet: 11am at Bethesda Metro. Leader: Mike M. (202) 829-7749. SUN JAN 24: MANASSAS BATTLEFIELD. Enjoy a hike through this historic battlefield in close-in Prince William County. The terrain is generally level; there are some minor hills. Do just the first part for 5 miles or both parts for 10 miles. Cost: $2 (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 10am at Vienna Metro (north side) or 10:30am at the Battlefield Visitor Center. Leader: Russ S. (703) 860-6735. SAT JAN 30: ROCK CREEK PARK. An easy-to-moderate 8.5-mile hike primarily along the Valley and Western Ridge trails. Cost: $2 non-member fee. Meet: 10am at Cleveland Park Metro (east side). Leader: Ron W. (703) 931-2526. SUN JAN 31: EAST FALLS CHURCH TO BALLSTON. An easy 4-mile hike on the W&OD Trail with a stop at Bonair Rose Garden and an historic railroad car. Optional dinner afterward at an inexpensive noodle house. Cost: return Metro fare (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 2pm at East Falls Church Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SUN JAN 31: SNOW TUBING AT WHITETAIL. Enjoy an afternoon of snow tubing in the beautiful, scenic hills surrounding Whitetail Ski resort in nearby PA. Snow tubes are provided. Ride to the top on our moving carpet lift and enjoy the ride down on 10 groomed lanes. Snow tubing is fun for all ages. After your run, warm up by the fire or head inside for a hot cup of cocoa. Wear warm and snow-resistant clothes. Don’t forget gloves. Snack bar at site. Lunch before tubing at Clear Spring Diner. Cost: $22 for tubing plus $5 to the driver (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 10am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike Side). Leaders: John P. (304) 754-7919 (speleo1@aol.com) and Mike S. (301) 294-0132 (mikkes@me.com). SAT FEB 6: SKYLAND TO CRESCENT ROCK. A moderate 8-mile hike on trails near Skyland with views from Stony Man, Millers Head and Crescent Rock. Optional dinner afterward. Cost: $10 plus park-entrance fee (+$2 nonmembers). (Note: No park-entrance fee for a car that can produce a park pass at the gate.) Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. SUN FEB 7: GAMBRILL PARK - CATOCTIN TRAIL. A moderate 10-mile hike with views and streams in the mountains west of Frederick. Cost: $8 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 9:30am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349. SAT FEB 13: SHERMAN GAP-SHAWL GAP. A moderate 9-mile hike in GWNF. Experience fantastic views of river and valley below this time of year. Cost: $10 (+ $2 non-member fee.) Meet: 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Russ S. 703-860-6735. SAT FEB 13: W&OD HIKE. Join us on an easy 9 miler on the W&OD trail from East Falls Church to Vienna. Enjoy a Mexican dinner before the hike ends. Cost: return metro fare (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 2pm at East Falls Church Metro. Leaders: Weber L. (703) 525-3357 and Marcia S. Mkswan9013@aol.com SUN FEB 14: LAKE ACCOTINK. Walk 6 easy miles through nature trails in Fairfax County to North Springfield. Watch waterfowl and other wildlife. Cost: $2 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet: 10am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490. MON FEB 15: BULL RUN II. Celebrate Washington’s Birthday (and Lincoln’s, if you’re a Republican – hah!) on this moderate 11-mile walk from Hemlock Overlook to Fountainhead Park. Meet 10am at Vienna Metro (north side) or 10:30am at Fountainhead Park (park on the side of the road in front of the park gate, which is closed in the winter). Leader: Jim H. (703) 266-2209 (houghtonjf@hotmail.com). THU FEB 18: HIKE SCHEDULE MAILING. The few, the proud, the mailers: The Center Hiking Club pizza eating team makes sure you get your schedule between slices. For meeting place and time call Duncan T. (703) 527-2349. SAT FEB 20: DARK HOLLOW. Enjoy an outstanding, moderate, slow-paced 6.4-mile hike in SNP. Attractions include Dark Hollow Falls, Rose River Falls, dramatic gorges and rushing streams. Optional dinner afterward. Cost: $11 plus park-entrance fee (+$2 for non-members). Meet 9:15am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leaders: Ellen A. (703) 998-8617 and Jim H. (703) 266-2209 . SUN FEB 21: BROAD HOLLOW – PINE HILL GAP. A moderate 8-mile hike in SNP past ruins of mountain cabins and along old mountain roads. Cost $8 (+ $2 non-member fee). Meet 9am at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 (BuzGroshong@earthlink.net). SUN FEB 21: D. C. WALK. An easy 6-mile hike through the Palisades neighborhood of D. C. See old homes, parks, and other points of interest. Cost: $2 non-member fee. Meet: 11am at Rosslyn Metro. Leader: Lenny G. (703) 276-0596. SAT FEB 27: 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 non-member fee). Meet: 9:15am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. (301) 468-1896. SAT FEB 27: SNOW TUBING AT WHITETAIL. Enjoy an afternoon of snow tubing in the beautiful, scenic hills surrounding Whitetail Ski resort in nearby PA. Snow tubes are provided. Ride to the top on our moving carpet lift and enjoy the ride down on 10 groomed lanes. Snow tubing is fun for all ages. After your run, warm up by the fire or head inside for a hot cup of cocoa. Wear warm and snow-resistant clothes. Don’t forget gloves. Snack bar at site. Lunch before tubing at Clear Spring Diner . Cost: $22 for tubing plus $5 to driver (+$2 non-member fee). Meet: 10am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leaders: John P. (304) 754-7919 (speleo1@aol.com) and Gail N. (301) 572-6951. SAT FEB 27: MOUNT VERNON. Hike 10 miles from Huntington
Metro to Mount Vernon at the end of the week of George Washington's (and
Ted Kennedy's) actual birthday. Trivia point: Ted Kennedy was born on
GW's 200th birthday. Food stop at Mount Vernon. Return by bus. Meet: 11am
at Huntington Metro (lower level). Cost: return bus fare (+ $2 non-member
fee). Leader: Mike M. (202) 829-7749. |
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