Club Outings Schedule

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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
                                 SNP = Shenandoah National Park
                             GWNF = George Washington National Forest

Summer 2009 Schedule

SAT MAY 30: 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: 9:15 am at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. (301) 468-1896.

SAT MAY 30: 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: 9 am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490.

SUN MAY 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. Cost: return Metro fare (+$2 nonmembers). Meet: 3 pm at East Falls Church Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490.

SUN MAY 31: TRAIL WORK TRIP. Help maintain a trail in Shenandoah Park. We'll probably see some pink ladyslippers and other wildflowers. Call for information. Cost $0. Meet 9 am at Vienna Metro. Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 (BuzGroshong@earthlink.net).

TUE JUN 2: VIENNA STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas in Vienna, returning by 9 pm. Cost $2 for non-members plus possible snack stop. NOTE: You must have a SmarTrip Card to use a Metro parking lot! Meet at 7 PM at the Vienna Metro station (north side). Leader: Rana H. (703/532-2031)

WED JUN 3: LOWER NORTHWEST WASHINGTON. Walk 4-5 easy miles through the lower part of Northwest Washington. There are lots of interesting historical buildings and sites. Cost: $2 non-members. Meet at 6:30 PM at the Smithsonian Metro, mall entrance. Leader: Lenny G. (703) 276-0596.

SAT JUN 6: MATTHEW HENSON TRAIL. Discover a new in town trail and bike path on this easy 7-miler. No need to carry a lunch, we’ll incorporate a lunch stop. Bring money and water. Cost: $2 nonmembers. Meet: 9:30 AM at Twinbrook Metro. Leader: Margaret C. (301) 977-8988.

SAT JUN 13: 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. Moderate paced hike. Cost: $12 plus $3 for swimming (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 9 AM at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490.

SUN JUN 14: RIP RAP HOLLOW. A moderate to strenuous 10-mile hike in southern SNP with great views from Calvary Rocks. Possible dip in a cool mountain stream in Rip Rap Hollow. Cost $14 (+ $2 non-members). Meet 9 AM at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 (BuzGroshong@earthlink.net).

TUE JUN 16: OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas and cemeteries in Old Town Alexandria, returning by 9 p.m. Cost $2 for non-members 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)

FRI JUN 19: DC PARKS EVENING HIKE. Join us on this easy 5-miler thru Georgetown University, as well as Glover Archbold, Whitehaven, and Dumbarton Oaks Parks, and Georgetown. Optional Mexican dinner afterwards in Rosslyn. Cost: $2 non-members. Meet: Rosslyn Metro at 6:30 PM, Bus Stop Side. Leaders: Weber L. (703) 525-3357 and Marcia S. (mkswan9013@aol.com)

SAT JUNE 20: 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 often at notable points. Bring lunch and water. Cost: $2 non-members. Meet: 9 AM at Ballston Metro (at top of escalators). Leader: Bernie B. (703) 243-0179 bhberne@yahoo.com.

SAT JUN 20: BIG MEADOWS WATERFALLS. A moderate to strenuous 10-miler around Big Meadows, past Dark Hollow, Rose River and Lewis Spring Falls. Views from the AT. Moderate paced hike. Cost: $13 (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 9 AM at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490.

SUN JUN 21: JEREMYS RUN - NEIGHBOR MOUNTAIN. A moderate to strenuous 11-mile hike in northern SNP with views from Neighbor Mountain and numerous stream crossings. Cost: $13 (+$2 non-members). Meet: 9 AM at Vienna Metro (north side). Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349.

SAT JUN 27: CLEVELAND PARK TO FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. Hike 8 easy miles from the Cleveland Park Metro to the Folklife Festival on the Mall via the Naval Observatory and Georgetown. Cost: return Metro Fare (+$2 non-members). Meet: 10:30 AM Cleveland Park Metro (east side of Connecticut Avenue - the side with the parking lot.) Leader: Mike M. (202) 829-7749.

SAT JUN 27: DAY TIME IS FOR SISSIES. Come out for this 6+ mile late noon/evening stroll through Old Town, Bell Haven and Dyke's Marsh. Meet 4:00 PM at King Street metro. Cost: $2 non-members. Leader: Debbie K. (301) 773-7527.

SUN JUN 28: 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, leader will bring tools. Call for information. Cost $0. Meet 9 AM at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 (BuzGroshong@earthlink.net).

SAT JUL 4: 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-members). Meet: 9:15 AM at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. (301) 468-1896.

SUN JUL 5: 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 at an inexpensive noodle house. Cost: return Metro fare (+$2 non-members). Meet: 4 PM at East Falls Church Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490.

SUN JUL 5: OVERALL RUN HIKE/SWIM. This 9 mile moderate to strenuous hike will go up to the Overall Run Overlook for lunch. It will include a stop for swimming at the end. Cost $10 (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 9AM Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Russ S. 703-860-6735.

TUE JUL 7: VIENNA STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas in Vienna, returning by 9 PM. Cost $2 for non-members plus possible snack stop. NOTE: You must have a SmarTrip Card to use a Metro parking lot! Meet at 7 PM at the Vienna Metro station (north side). Leader: Rana H. (703/532-2031)

SAT JULY 11: WHITE OAK CANYON. Dan is back and this time he’s got company. Come join Dan and Suzanne for a moderate to strenuous hike up White Oak Canyon and down Cedar Run. This is a favorite hike in SNP for its many waterfalls and great views. Not appropriate for slow hikers. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, water, lunch, and a sense of adventure! Cost: $10 (+ $2 non-members) and park entry. Meet: 9 AM at the north side of the Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Dan S. (703) 597-9990.

SUN JUL 12: TWO BRIDGES. Hike 3.5 easy miles between Dumbarton and Taft bridges via Rock Creek Park and the Kalorama neighborhood, then return to Metro. Brief stops along the way for commentary. Lunch optional. Cost: $2 non-members. Meet: 10 AM at Dupont Circle Metro (Q St. exit). Leaders: Bill D. and Ann F. (301) 656-1798.

SUN JUL 12: HIKE LEADERS SOCIAL. Meet 6:30 PM at Jim and Jojie’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 or email Jim H. (703) 266-2209 (houghtonjf@hotmail.com).

SAT JUL 18: CUNNINGHAM FALLS. Hike 8 moderate to difficult miles in scenic Cunningham Falls National Park. You will see beautiful forests, country roads, mountains and unusual rock formations. Cost: $9 (+ $2 non-members). Meet 9:00 AM at Twin Brook metro. Leader: Debbie K. (301) 773-7527.

SUN JUL 19: WHITE ROCK CLIFF - RACER CAMP HOLLOW. A moderate to strenuous 11-mile hike in GWNF on the Virginia-West Virginia border with views from White Rock Cliff and streams. Cost: $11 (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 9 AM at Vienna Metro (north side). Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349.

FRI JUL 24: DC EVENING HIKE. Join us on this easy 5 mile hike from Cleveland Park to Rosslyn via DC neighborhoods and Georgetown. Optional Chinese dinner afterwards in Rosslyn. Cost: $2 non-members plus return Metro fare. Meet: 6:30 PM at Cleveland Park Metro, east side of Connecticut Avenue. Leaders: Weber L. (703) 525-3357 and Marcia S. (mkswan9013@aol.com).

SAT JUL 25: 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. Moderate paced hike. Cost: $12 plus $3 for swimming (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 9 AM at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490.

SUN JUL 26: ROCKY MOUNTAIN/BROWN MOUNTAIN. Hike 10 moderate to strenuous miles and enjoy great views along the Rocky Mountain - Brown Mountain Trail and cool off in Big Run in southern SNP. Cost $14. Meet 9 AM at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Russ S. 703-860-6735.

SAT AUG 1: 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 non-members). Meet: 9:15 AM at Twinbrook Metro (Rockville Pike side). Leader: Jan Z. (301) 468-1896.

SUN AUG 2. HAZEL MOUNTAIN/WHITE ROCKS HIKE/SWIM. This 10-mile moderate to strenuous hike will go up the Hazel River to the White Rocks for lunch. Mid-way through the hike there will be a stop for swimming. Cost: $10 (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 9 AM Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Russ S. 703-860-6735.

TUE AUG 4: VIENNA STROLL. An easy 2-4 miles through business and residential areas in Vienna, returning by 9 PM. Cost $2 for non-members plus possible snack stop. NOTE: You must have a SmarTrip Card to use a Metro parking lot! Meet at 7 PM at the Vienna Metro station (north side). Leader: Rana H. (703/532-2031)

SAT AUG 8: TUMBLING RUN - LEWIS ROCKS. A moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike in Michaux State Forest, Pennsylvania. Views from Lewis and Chimney Rocks. Optional swimming in cool Fuller Lake. Bring a swimming suit. Optional dinner. Cost: $13 (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 9 AM at Twinbrook Metro. Leaders: Duncan T. and Nora P. (703) 527-2349.

SUN AUG 9: LAKE ACCOTINK. Walk 6 easy miles through nature trails in Fairfax County to North Springfield. Watch waterfowl and other wildlife. Cost: $2 (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 10 AM at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490.

SAT AUG 15: ROCKY MOUNT. A moderate to strenuous 10-mile hike in a wild and rugged section of SNP. Great views from a rocky perch and a hike along a shady stream. Optional dinner after the hike. Cost $14 (+ $2 non-members). Meet 8 AM at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Len H. (703) 899 5051.

SUN AUG 16: 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 at an inexpensive noodle house. Cost: return Metro fare (+$2 non-members). Meet: 4 PM at East Falls Church Metro. Leader: Stu S. (703) 517-3490.

THU AUG 20: HIKE SCHEDULE MAILING. The few, the proud, the mailers: the Center Club pizza eating team makes sure you get your schedule between slices. For meeting place and time call Duncan T. (703) 527-2349.

FRI AUG 21: C&0 CANAL EVENING HIKE. Enjoy this 5-mile walk from Rosslyn to Fletcher’s Boathouse and back on the C&O Canal towpath. Optional Mexican dinner afterwards in Rosslyn. Cost: $2 non-members plus return metro fare. Meet: 6:30 PM at Rosslyn Metro, bus stop side. Leaders: Weber L. (703) 525-3357 and Marcia S. (mkswan9013@aol.com).

SAT AUG 22: ELLICOTT CITY TROLLEY LINE #9. An old neighborhood and rail-trail hike through Catonsville and historic districts of Oella and Ellicott City. Approximately 8 easy miles. Cost $5.00 (+$2 non-members). Meet 9:30 AM at Forest Glen Metro. Leader: Mike M. (202) 829-7749.

SAT AUG 22: 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 non-members). Meet: 9 AM at Vienna Metro. Leader: Stu S (703) 517-3490.

SUN AUG 23: 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 non-members). Meet 9 AM at Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Buz G. (703) 765-0833 (BuzGroshong@earthlink.net).

TUE AUG 25: 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 non-members 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 AUG 29. YORK COUNTY HERITAGE TRAIL. Hike 8-10 easy miles on a section of rail-trail in southern Pennsylvania - including a short railway tunnel from the early 19th century. The hike will include a possible visit to Yorkfest. Cost: $8.00 (+$2 non-members). Meet 9:30 AM at Forest Glen Metro. Leader: Mike M. (202) 829-7749.

SAT AUGUST 29: HISTORIC CENTRAL ARLINGTON. An easy walk 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 non-members. Meet: 9 AM at Clarendon Metro. Leader: Bernie B. (703) 243-0179 <bhberne@yahoo.com>.

SUN AUG 30: OVERALL RUN WITH SWIMMING HOLE. Bring swimming clothes - cool off at the end of the hike. Moderate to strenuous 8 miles. Lunch at the tallest waterfall in Shenandoah National Park with lovely view of distant hills. Cost $10 (+ $2 non-members). Meet: 9 AM Vienna Metro (north side). Leader: Beryl G. 703-707-9702.

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