Contact: Art Ritter (o2behiking@yahoo.com). This hike is less than 7 miles, but almost none of it is level. We will do an out and back, with a decent of 1,600 feet on the hike out and then ascending 1,600 feet on the way back, all on the Patterson Ridge Trail. Because of the elevation gain, I am calling the hike “strenuous.” Contact me if you want to come. Departure time from the Oilville Park and Ride is 7:30 Thursday the 21st. The hike is limited to 12 people. Because we will hike to Big Run, no one will need to carry more than a liter of water, but bring a filter or other treatment. It won’t be as cold Thursday, but you should still layer up! I am also thinking of doing the Simmons Gap Fire Road West on the way out if people want to get a few more miles. That hike is 1.5 miles each way, out and back. We’ll see how people feel. Contact me if you’re interested in coming along.
The ODATC Mission
The construction and maintenance of foot trails for hikers, including the Appalachian Trail between Reids Gap and Rockfish Gap.
The provision of excursions on such trails or other areas.
Offering educational activities related to the need for preserving the great outdoors.
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