Mountain Odyssey Outings
2007 Mountain Odyssey Outings |
To join us for any of these outings, please sign up with the trip leader, who can give you more information. Please contact your trip leader and reserve your spot at least two weeks in advance. In doing so, you may learn critical details about the outing. For instance, all available spots may be taken or the trip leader may cancel an outing if an insufficient number of people have signed up. Our outings vary greatly in difficulty, scenery and type. Groups average between five and ten people, though we have as many as twenty people on some outings. Lower group numbers tend to provide a better experience for everyone. Trip leaders exercise a great amount of flexibility as far as leadership style, foul weather rescheduling, daily route, etc. Please be considerate of your trip leader and follow his/her instructions. Open Dates: Visit Kayford Mountain south of Charleston to see mountain top removal (MTR) up close and hear Larry Gibson’s story about how he saved his mountain, now almost totaly surrounded by MTR. Bring lunch for a picnic on Larry’s mountain. Call in advance to schedule. JM, LG February 3 (Saturday) HIKE
April 21-22 (Sat. – Mon.) GWNF, Pedlar Ranger District, VA: AT/Mau-Har overnight backpack: Strenuous 12.7 mile loop with 6800 ft elevation change offering outstanding views and an impressive canyon. Pre-registration required. Contact Mike Juskelis at 410-439-4964 or E-mail at mjuskelis@cablespeed.com. May 26-28 (Sat. – Mon. Memorial Day Weekend): Cranberry Wilderness, WV Backpack Trip: Backpack in about 7 miles on the Big Beechy Trail and set up a base camp on day one. On day two do a 10+ mile day hike through the Wilderness. Day three backpack out about 8 miles along the scenic Middle Fork of the
June 16, 17 (Saturday, Sunday) HIKE - West Chapter Nelson Rocks Preserve, WV Try out the European "craze" of mountain climbing via ferreta, rock climbing for complete novices. This is not for the faint of heart and requires non-vertigo challenged individuals. Cost per person is $40. Website: www.nelsonrocks.org Sunday we will hike either on
June 24 (Sunday) Quebec Run Day Hike. Add this to one of your favorite local outdoors spots, close to Morgantown. Meet at Tebolt Trail Parking on Skyline Dr. at 10 am for a 9-10 mile loop hike of moderate difficulty due to multiple stream crossings and elevation changes. We will start at the “high” end and hike to the “low” end for lunch on Mill Run. Participants should have previous hiking experience and be able to hike 1.5 to 2 mph in variable terrain. Bring rain gear, lunch, water (2 Liter min) and wear worn-in hiking boots. Plan on 6-8 hours. Car pool from Cheat Lake Exit at 9:20. RSVP with Ann Devine-King 304-594-2636 or Woodzi2@aol.com. June 30–July 2 (Sat. – Mon.) SNP, VA - Brown Mountain-Rockytop Backpacking Trip: Strenuous 18 mile trek spread out over 3 days. Lots of vistas and beautiful streams. Total elevation gain approximately 5100 ft. Pre-registration required. Contact Mike Juskelis at 410-439-4964 or E-mail at mjuskelis@cablespeed.com July 7 (Saturday), Day hike just north of Morgantown; Quebec Run Wild Area ,northern section. Meet at Mill Run parking area at 9 am for a 6 mile loop of moderate difficulty. We'll start by following Mill Run, then go counterclockwise onto Miller Trail and Hess Trails, experiencing areas of steep incline and decline, then follow the Rankin Trail to Mill Run where we'll be on the lookout for a cool dip. End back at Mill Run parking area via Grist Mill Trail. Trip length approximately 4-5 hours. Expect stream crossings. Participants should have previous hiking experience and be able to hike 1.5-2 mph in variable terrain. Bring rain gear, lunch and water (2 liter min.). Car-pool from Cheat Lake Exit at 8:20. RSVP with Ann Devine-King 304-594-2636 or woodzi2@aol.com. July 21-23 (Saturday-Monday) BACKPACK Seneca Creek in the Spruce Knob/Seneca Rocks NRA, WV This 22.5 mile moderate backpack will take us along a beautiful stream in the Seneca Creek Backcountry. We will hike in 5 miles past the
July 28-30 (Sat. – Mon.) MNF, WV, Dolly Sods Backpacking Trip: An approximately twenty mile moderate trek through portions of beautiful Dolly Sods North and Dolly Sods Wilderness. Visit Raven Ridge, Rock Ridge, the Lions Head, the Forks and more. Pre-registration required. Contact Mike Juskelis at 410-439-4964 or E-mail at mjuskelis@cablespeed.com September 1-3 (Sat. – Mon. Labor Day):
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October 6 - 8 (Saturday-Monday) BACKPACK Otter Creek Wilderness, WV Enjoy the fall colors at their max in a justly famous Wilderness. Count yourself among the lucky ones to see brilliant golds, russet reds and rustling rusts as we backpack 20.6 moderate miles in the Wilderness. INFO: Susan Bly (sbly@shepherd.edu) 304/258-3319 7pm - 9pm. October 14 (Sunday) Dayhike: Catch the memories of autumn with this 5-6 mile loop hike at Cooper's Rock State Forest. Plan on 3-4 hours of easy to moderate intensity. Appropriate for adults and teenagers who have previous hiking experience and can hike 1.5 to 2 mph in outdoor, variable terrain. Participants should bring rain gear, lunch and water (1.5 liters minimum) and wear broken-in hiking boots. For more info contact Ann Devine-King at 304-594-2636 or ATDK@aol.com October 20-22 (Sat. – Mon.) GWNF, VA, Cole Mt, Mount Pleasant Backpacking Trip: Day one – Backpack approximately 4 miles and set up base camp at Cow Camp AT Shelter. Day 2 – day hike approximately 12 moderate miles visiting 3 magnificent vistas: Cole Mt,
November 3-4 (Sat. – Sun.) GWNF, VA, Big Schloss Overnight Backpack: 12 mile moderate backpacking trip. This may be suitable for novices if you are experienced hikers. The hardest part is a 1400 foot climb over 4 miles on the first day. The short out and back to the primary vista will be packless. Pre-registration required. Contact Mike Juskelis at 410-439-4964 or E-mail at mjuskelis@cablespeed.com It’s never too early to start planning those spring time hikes —— Last Update-
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