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Cacapon Resort SP, WV
May 3, 2008

Length Difficulty Streams Views Solitude Camping
6.6 mls N/A

Elevation Gain:
1,450 ft
Hike Time: 3.5 hrs with a half hour for lunch

Cacapon Resort State Park is a beautiful area of over 6,000 acres. There is something for everyone here. A virtual labyrinth of over 20 miles of hiking trails, a trap shooting range, horseback riding, swimming and boating, as well as fishing in the large lake and reservoir. The park also has accommodations of 24 cabins and a main inn for weekend getaways.

Cacapon is a derivative of a Shawnee Indian word meaning "medicine waters". West Virginia is renowned for its fabulous state park system, and Cacapon is a perfect example. However what we did notice, is that although there were quite a few people enjoying the parks other facilities, we didn't see another hiker on the trails.

We plan to make it back in ... more & comments >>>

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Veach Gap Signup Form Sunday, May 25, 2008 10:00 A.M.
This is a secluded out and back hike in the GWNF near Front Royal, VA. Most of the hike is a gradual ascent through Veach Gap, with a beautiful overlook of the south fork of the Shenandoah River. Easy to Moderate hike, 7 miles total length. ... Hike Page >>>
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Devil's Marbleyard Rating:
By , hiked on: 4/19/2008
Really enjoyed this hike. Went early on a Saturday but was a little dissappointed that the very small parking lot was already full. We found the only available spot a few hundred yards away...and we were lucky. Good thing the six of us fit into one vehicle. The hike on the Belfas ... more >>>

Three Ridges Rating:
By , hiked on: 4/30/2008
One of the few times I've regretted not having a camera with me...great panoramic views and Campbell Creek was in all its glory; suppose because of all recent rain not only was the "big" waterfall fantastic but the mile or so upstream towards Maupin Field was one great fall after ... more >>>

Meneka Peak Rating:
By cb, hiked on: 4/12/2008
Like others have said, this is a great hike with nice views, particularly the first couple of miles.  The only thing I have to add is to make sure to wear proper footwear.  I didn't have boots but wish I had with all the rocks.  There are sections where it seems like you go for 2 ... more >>>

Bull Run Conservancy Rating:
By Southern Preach, hiked on: 5/3/2008
My wife and 7-year-old son and I hit the trailhead around 2:00PM on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We started the hike late at one of our favorites places because we visited the Boy Scout Jamboree held just up the road from the Bull Run Mountains Conservancy at Camp William B ... more >>>

Duncan Knob Rating:
By Andy, hiked on: 5/3/2008
Hiked on 5/3/08 and ran into a group of folks that were clearing the trail with chainsaws. All trails are cleared now. Between the pond, scramble, views, and burnt sections of the forest, this was a very enjoyable and diverse hike. ... more >>>

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