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.
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
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 >>>
20+ New Hikes Posted In 2007 20+ New Hikes Planned For 2008!
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) Cabins
We receive many emails every year asking about the cabins in the GWNF and SNP. Maintained by PATC, the club has twelve public use cabins between $15-$40 per/night, as well as twenty PATC members only cabins. Reservations are generally taken up to two months in advance. Check out all the info below:
Man who killed hikers in 81 suspected in shootings
(inrich.com) - Smith. A Giles County man paroled from prison after serving 14 years for killing two hikers on the Appalachian Trail in 1981 now is suspected of shooting two campers just off the trail in Giles on Tuesday
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University of Richmond law student dies in cliff fall
(dailypress.com) - RICHMOND, Va. - A University of Richmond law student has died after falling off a cliff during a weekend hiking trip, relatives said. Robert Slimak died Saturday when he slid down a rock and fell about 150 feet
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Construction of Salt Trail moving forward
(tricities.com) - SALTVILLE, Va. Despite ongoing opposition, construction of the Salt Trail is moving forward, and it could open this summer, town officials say. The project is on the verge of becoming
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Park gun review prompts safety debate
(jacksonholestartrib.com) - WASHINGTON -- Permitting loaded firearms in national parks would be dangerous for visitors and wildlife and would alter the park experience, according to rangers, retirees and conservation ...
Emerson murder especially disturbing to N. Ga. hikers
(ajc.com) - Mark Russell-Smith was out for a day hike Monday afternoon with his family, enjoying the balmy weather and the beautiful vistas at Amicalola Falls State Park in the Dawson National Forest. Later
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Trail club member takes a hike
(journal-news.net/) - MARTINSBURG Ask Walt Smith why hes a member of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and he might say its because it keeps his cholesterol down. But thats not the only reason. Smith, who is the ...
New Challenges For the New Year
(washingtonpost.com/) - Hike It Off: As usual, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club is offering a full menu of hikes, from easy to difficult. What's difficult? How about 16 miles with about 3,000 vertical feet to climb in ...
Outdoorswomen: Adventures for women only
(fredericknewspost.com) - IT'S NO SECRET. Men and women are different. We think differently. We act and react differently. We like to do different things -- even the same things but in a different way. When it comes to ...
Outdoor enthusiasts rally in support of Mendota Trail
(tricities.com) - BRISTOL, Va. Some outdoors enthusiasts hope to rally support for the embattled Mendota Trail during tonights City Council meeting. Steve Cheers, of Mountain Sports Ltd., said he has contacted friends and ...
Appalachian Trail thru-hike reaches its end
(dailymail.com) - During the final week of our Appalachian Trail thru-hike, it seemed as if the pathway was purposely trying to provide Laurie, MacAfee of Knob (The Amazing Appalachian Bouncing Dog), and me with a summary of ...
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