The Shenandoah Group Outings this year, through the summer 2027, will be in Roadless Areas. The locations for these hikes are remote and are typically out and back tracks with long ascents and descents.  Most have spectacular views of the surrounding “roadless” area.  I hope you will come and explore these protected areas with us!

October

Sat. Oct 10: Big Schloss
Time: 9AM
Distance: 4.7 miles round trip
Rating: Difficult with steep climb and rocks
Roadless Area: Big Schloss
Registration and more info

Sun. Oct 25: High Knob Fire Tower
Time: 9AM
Distance: 3 miles round trip
Rating: Moderate. Steep climb
Roadless Area: Skidmore Fork
Registration and more info

November 

Sun. Nov 8: Grooms Ridge
Time: 9AM
Distance: 8 miles round trip
Rating: Difficult
Roadless Area: Little River

Sat. Nov 29: Hone Quarry Falls
Time: 10 AM
Distance: 4.5 miles round trip
Rating: Easy
Roadless Area: Oak Knob

December

Sun. Dec 6: Sherando Lake Recreation Area: Torry Ridge Trail
Time: 10 AM
Distance: 6-7 miles round trip
Rating: Difficult
Roadless Area: Big Levels

Sun. Dec 20: Falls Hollow/Elliot Knob
Time: 1PM
Distance: Approx. 5 miles round trip
Rating: Difficult
Roadless Area: Elliot Knob

January

Jan. 1: Bald Ridge Trail. Join the PATC and Shen Group for this co-lead hike!
Time: TBA
Distance: 8.5 miles
Rating: Difficult
Roadless Area: Ramsey’s Draft Addition

**Outings resume in February beginning with any of the fall hikes that were cancelled due to weather. The schedule for these hikes will be available early January 2027