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Spring Hiking Essentials for Hiking Solo in Central Virginia
When it comes to hiking, Central Virginia offers some of the most scenic trails in the country. However, when you are hiking solo you need to be prepared and equipped with the right gear to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. As the weather warms up and the spring season approaches, it’s important to have…
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Crabtree Falls Trail: A Scenic Hike in Nelson County
Crabtree Falls Trail, located in Nelson County, Virginia, is a popular destination for people. The trail is known for its stunning waterfalls and views, and if you’re in the area it is a must-visit spot. Location: Tyro, VirginiaTrail Type: Out + BackDistance: Approximately 3.6 miDifficulty: Moderate to StrenuousElevation Gain: Approximately 1,135 feet The trail is…
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Get the most out of your Hiking and Camping Gear
Adventure awaits! Your backpack’s packed, boots are laced, and you are excited to head out into nature. But before you go on to that mountain peak or pitch your tent, you need to check your hiking and camping gear. There is nothing worse than finding out your air mattress is a bust hours from a…
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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…
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The Beauty of Blackrock Summit
I came across Blackrock Summit on a previous hike and wanted to approach this from a different angle. And since my dog Zina isn’t quite ready for the longer hikes this made it a good choice to visit it again. The trail itself isn’t too challenging and makes this a fairly easy trail. Trail Overview…
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Camping At The Beach Vacation
I love camping in the mountains but this year our annual friend’s vacation was camping at the beach. And I can tell you, while we couldn’t see the ocean, we could hear the waves crashing on the shore. Destination Spotlight Location and Accessibility Located just south of Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet, Huntington Beach State…
