Weekend Walks
In addition to our Saturday walks, we are adding four Sunday walks. The Sunday walks can be done on their own or, for a real workout, they can be done back-to-back with a Saturday walk! The Saturday/Sunday walks all begin in the Canaan Valley, WV, area. For your convenience we are including links to lodging in the vicinity of the walks.
- Saturday and Sunday, June 21 & 22
Dolly Sods and Blackwater to Canaan
Challenging - Saturday and Sunday, August 16 & 17
Otter Creek and Dolly Sods
Challenging - Saturday and Sunday, October 18 & 18
CanaanValley and Dolly Sods
Intermediate - Saturday and Sunday, November 15 & 16
Dolly Sods and Spruce Knob
Challenging
See the Schedule for more details.
Lodging
For your conveience we are including links to lodging in the vicinity of the walks.
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- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Bright Morning Inn
- Canaan Valley Resort
- Cheat River Lodge
- Highland Inn and Spa
- The Lodge at Kelly Mountain
Backpacking
Once again we are offering backpacking weekends for the beginner and intermediate camper. Spend two nights 'under the stars' while experiencing the splendor of the outdoors. The excursions will begin Friday after lunch and end on Sunday afternoon. Backpacking basics such as navigation, the ethic of 'Leave No Trace' and outdoor cooking will be covered over the course of the weekend. Cost: $225.00. Maximum: 8 participants and minimum: 2. If you are under 18, please bring an adult with you. A $100 deposit is required.
- Weekend, June 13 – 15, Deposit due by May 30.
Women's Backpacking - Plantation Trail
Beginning Backpacking
- Weekend, July 11 – 13, Deposit due by June 20
Family Backpacking - Plantation Trail
Beginning Backpacking
- Weekend, September 19 – 21, Deposit due by August 29
Backpacking at Spruce Knob
Intermediate Backpacking
Gentle Adventure Walks Rating System
Easy: a Walk in the Park.
These walks are along level, smooth trails that have a wide and well compacted surface. All walks require proper footwear, but an easy walk can be done in sturdy athletic shoes.
Intermediate: a Demanding but Gentle Adventure.
An intermediate walk is on dirt trails with generally well compacted surfaces but with the occasional rocky and uneven surface to negotiate. The intermediate trails will take us up and over hills and now and again across a creek. A sturdy walking shoe or boot is needed.
Challenging: You May Need to Push Yourself.
A difficult trail is rocky and uneven for much of its length. There are often steep sections which may require you to use your hands and there is almost always a water crossing on a difficult trail. Heavy walking shoes or boots are needed on these trails and sometimes sandals are needed to cross a creek. Walking sticks are a good option.
