December 2023
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2024 Hiking Log
This 2024 Hiking Log will be updated every week after I complete a hike to track the trail, the mileage, and all of the hikes I will do this year. Date Trail Distance January 3, 2024 Rockfish Valley River Loop 1.7 miles January 5, 2024 Section of the Rivanna Trail 2.8 miles January 7, 2024…
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Austin Mountain and Furnace Mountain Loop
The Austin Mountain and Furnace Mountain Loop offers a great hiking experience through the scenic Shenandoah National Park. This 9-mile loop takes you through forests, across streams, and up to breathtaking viewpoints. Trail Overview Trailhead and Access: Starting at the Browns Gap parking lot at mile marker 83 on Skyline Drive, you’ll begin with hiking…
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Walnut Creek Park in Albemarle County, Virginia
Looking for a fun outdoor escape near Charlottesville? Check out Walnut Creek Park! There are fifteen miles of trails, throughout the entire area, provide the perfect opportunity for mountain biking, running, and hiking. It’s a great alternative for when you can get up to Skyline Drive or Blue Ridge Parkway in the winter and the…
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Riprap trail via Wildcat Ridge
RipRap trail is a fan favorite around here and quite popular and for the last few weeks, I have been thinking about adding this one of my achievements. My only hesitation was that it was going through a few water crossings and I wasn’t interested in getting my feet wet in December. Due to the…
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Setting Hiking Goals for 2024 with ideas for inspiration
I’ve been sorting out my hiking goals for 2024 because know that when you have direction you can stay more focused and motivated for creating your adventure. When I started hiking in early 2023, I began because I knew this was the way to my well-being – physically and mentally. More specifically I started hiking…