| Y Hikes and Community Gardens
The YMCA provides the community with opportunities to witness and work with our natural world. Please join us for weekend hikes through our beautiful countryside, or come dig in the garden.
For information about the organic Community Garden, email Ingrid or call 961-9622. The hike schedule is below.
SUMMER 2008 HIKE SCHEDULE
ALL Y HIKES are free and open to the public.
June 1 - Angel's Rest
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Description: A steep ascent on the Appalachian Trail on Pearis Mountain, this 6-mile round trip hike has sweeping views of the New River Valley and Pearisburg.
Hike Leader: Su Clauson Wicker - 552-6331
June 8 - Kelly's Knob
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Description: A 9 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail to a vista of surrounding valleys.
Hike Leader: Dave Hopkinson 980-253-8806
June 15 - War Spur to Wind Rock
Difficulty: Difficult
Description: This 5 mile hike traverses two overlooks in Jefferson National Forest. Hikers will enjoy panoramic views and fresh mountain air on this trip.
Hike Leader: Norm Eiss 951-4015
June 22 - McAfee's Knob
Difficulty: Difficult
Description: Join us for this 7 mile round trip hike. Hikers will enjoy a 1,200 foot climb in elevation to panoramic views of the Catawba and Roanoke Valleys.
Hike Leader: Bob Whiton 961-2188
June 28 (Sat Meet @ 9AM) - Barney's Wall
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Description: This hike branches off from the popular Cascades trail and takes hikers to an overlook of surrounding localities. Six miles roundtrip, hikers will return connecting back to the upper cascades trail.
Hike Leader: Barry Anderson 639-1018
June 29 - Tom's Creek to Snake Road and Back
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Description: This seven mile hike will cover trails along Tom's Creek, Brush Mountain, Jacobs Ladder, and Poverty Creek. Participants will enjoy different ecosystems and habitats.
Hike Leader: Silvia and Martin Klaus 961-2766
July 13 - Barney's Wall
Difficulty: Difficult
Description: This hike will follow the ridge line along Barney's Wall. Hikers will begin their journey at the fire tower entrance and travel for several miles.
Hike Leader: Nick Kornblith 961-0428
July 20 - Tinkers Cliff
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Description: A 10-mile roundtrip hike with a steep stretch part way along a panoramic vista at Tinkers Cliff.
Hike Leader: Mike Cutlip 961-3171
July 26 (Sat. Meet at 10AM) - Bissett Park/Wildwood Park
Difficulty: Easy
Description: On this three mile hike we will enjoy views of the New River and then venture into Wildwood Park where we will enjoy birding sites. This hike is mostly on paved paths, great for kids and strollers.
Hike Leader: Dave Shuster 250-2212
July 27 - Claytor Lake State Park
Difficulty: Moderate
Description: A 2.5 mile hike mostly through the woods with views of the lake. Great for families with children.
Hike Leader: Mary Rhodes 674-1294
Meet at the YMCA Lancaster House, 403 Washington St. SW at 1:30pm Sunday afternoons, unless otherwise noted.
Hikers may caravan or carpool to the hike site as many trails have very limited parking. Return time is targeted to be 5:00pm.
What to Bring: Water, Snacks, and wear sturdy shoes!
Hikes subject to change due to weather conditions. Call the YMCA at 961-9622 or Peggy Leister, hikes coordinator, at 552-1704, leistersc@yahoo.com
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YMCA at Virginia Tech
403 Washington St. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-961-YMCA (9622)
ymca@vtymca.org
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