Fall Hikes in
the Virginias
Guided Hike Itinerary
Hikes subject to change due to weather and/or group
needs.
Saturday, October 6th
Arrive at River &
Trail Outfitters. Transport to Canaan Valley Resort for the start of the trip.
Evening meal followed by orientation.
Sunday, October 7th
Roaring Plains hike on the
Dolly Sods. 10 miles easy to moderate. 5 mile ridge top hike and 5 miles
gradual decent. Spectacular views of North Fork Mountain, Germany Valley,
Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob. Second part of the hike parallels a unique
mountain top stream. Roaring Plains will give you a 360 degree panoramic view
of the fall colors.
Monday, October 8th
Gaudier Knob and Shavers
Mountain. 8.5 miles easy to moderate. You will be hiking amongst gigantic
second generation red spruce. An exceptionally soft foot trail runs through the
forest. The ridge line parallels the highest flowing stream on the East
Coast—Shavers Fork of the Cheat River.
Tuesday, October 9th
Forks of the Cranberry
Trail. 7.5 miles easy to moderate. This hike lets you view the drainage of the
south fork of the Cranberry River. Water will be flowing out of Black Mountain
underneath the trail. You will be hiking in and through the Cranberry Glades
which will be lit up with mature red berries. The hike will end at the
Cranberry Glades Botanical Center where you will be able to increase your
understanding of the wilderness area.
Wednesday, October 10th
Tea Creek Mountain Trail.
10 miles easy to moderate. Stream side hiking along the right fork of Tea Creek
under mixed hardwood and spruce forest. This hike meanders through beaver ponds
and high mountain bogs. It ends in a scenic high mountain meadow.
Thursday, October 11th
Ramseys Draft Trail. 7.3
miles moderate to strenuous. One of the most popular hikes in the Shenandoah
Valley. The trail is surrounded by 10 mountain knobs and peaks. There are
pockets of tall virgin hemlocks, white pines, oaks and yellow popular. Thickets
of mountain laurel and ferns line the trail while a flowing trout stream ads
music to the woods.
Friday, October 12th
Old Rag Mountain. 7.7 miles
moderate to strenuous. The hike begins through an emerald forest of hemlock and
ferns. Your gradual uphill climb takes you into a stand of hardwoods before
reaching the playground. In order to reach the top of the mountain you’ll
have to scramble over giant boulders, slide down bare rocks, crawl through
narrow tunnels and climb a natural staircase in the rock. At the 3.2 mile
marker you have reached the summit where you have a view in every
direction—one of only four places in the Shenandoah National Park with a
360-degree view. An easier walking descent will take you down Old Rag Fire Road
to complete the circuit.
Saturday, October 13th
Ridge to River Trail. 3
miles easy to moderate. The final hike is in a 1,400 acre forest set-a-side
administered by the Rolling Ridge Foundation. The trail runs through a hardwood
and evergreen forest over a bolder field crossing the Appalachian and down a
stream side path past a waterfall to the Shenandoah River. Participants will
step into canoes and paddle 7 miles downstream to complete their adventure.
Sunday, October 14th
Travel day to return home.
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