THE BLUE RIDGE GROUP HAS THREE NEW OUTINGS LEADERS! Recently Dale Kirkley, Bailey Rathbone and Shelton Wilder completed the Sierra Club's Outings Leader Training. Shelton and Bailey have both completed their provisional hikes and are now official Outings Leaders. Dale will lead his first hike sometime in April. Registration for all outings and events will be available on the calendar on our Home Page.
Boone Fork Trail hike - June 27
The Boone Fork Trail is a lovely hike beginning at the Price Park Picnic Area. We will follow the trail down the Boone Fork to it's junction with Bee Tree Creek. The trail follows this creek uphill to a field and into the Price Park Campground. Most of the walk is through second-growth hardwood forests with some rock-hopping along the way. Overall the trail is considered moderate. Additional information is available at AllTrails.
Access the Boone Fork Trail at the wooden footbridge in Price Park Picnic area (Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 296.4). We will meet at the trailhead at 9:30. There are restrooms in the picnic area at the trailhead.
Please plan to dress in layers and bring rain gear if needed. We will plan on stopping for snacks or lunch during the hike so bring food and at least one liter of water. If anyone is feeling sick, and/or has a fever, they should not attend this outing. Families are welcome! Any minors (under 18-years-old) should be accompanied and supervised by parents or other adult family members. Dogs are allowed on this hike but must be well-behaved and on a leash at all times.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE HIKE HERE. If we need to cancel the hike due to weather or other event, we will use your registration information to contact you.
There is no charge for this hike and it is open to both Sierra Club members and to non-members. We do require participants sign a standard liability waiver at the trailhead or when registering. If you'd like to read the waiver prior to the hike please email us at BlueRidgeSierraClub AT gmail.com and we will send you a copy.
Cancellation Policy: Check your email the morning of the hike for unexpected changes or cancellation.There is no charge for this hike and it is open to Sierra Club members and to non-members. You must register through the Sierra Club through the link on the calendar on the Blue Ridge Group's homepage.
Fun at the Eco Happy Hour
We had a great evening at Coyote Kitchen at our Eco Happy Hour. Sixteen people, representing seven different environmental groups. Thanks to Coyote Kitchen for their hospitality and great food and drinks. We plan on our next get-together in the May. Hope to see you there.
A Wonderful Day of Kayaking on the New River
We had a great morning of paddling on the New River yesterday. Thanks to Kelly and her amazing staff at RiverGirl Fishing Company for taking us out on the river and teaching us about the river and associated plants and animals. We'll have news about our next outing shortly.
A Successful Hike at Elk Knob State Park
We had a great hike at Elk Knob State Park July 26. Thanks to all who joined us. It was great getting to meet some new people. We'll have in formation about our kayaking trip August 9 in the next few days. Hope to see you then.
