Back in 2016 when Karan and I first hiked the Loyalsock Trail, I remember remarking how nice it would be in the fall. We decided to confirm that this year with a Columbus Day weekend trip, and spoiler alert: we were not disappointed.  On Friday afternoon, the DC crew (Logan, Dan, Dizzy, Greg, Karan, and... Continue Reading →

Upon our return from two weeks out West, Karan and I were looking for a relaxing re-introduction to the Mid-Atlantic and the Lost Turkey Trail fit the bill. On Friday at 5 PM, I met up with Dan, Brian, and Ben at Grosvenor. Karan was running late from work so we rendezvoused with him at... Continue Reading →

We begin mid-story on a hot Saturday afternoon . . . I was the last person to drop down into Edinburg Gap (boy do I love that final bit of exposed, pine-needle and rock stretch, even in the too-hot September sun) and a bit of a sweaty mess in the near 90 degree afternoon heat. ... Continue Reading →

As part of our ongoing quest to try new-to-us trails in West Virginia, Karan found a nice route on Canaan Mountain from Mid Atlantic Hikes. We weren’t sure what it was going to be like but when Karan called Blackwater Falls State Park, the ranger assured him, “You’re going to have a great time!” The... Continue Reading →

In search of a trail that would not be overgrown in August, Karan and I settled on what has become one of my favorite stretches of the AT in Virginia: US 60 to VA 56. At the Vienna kiss and ride, we made introductions, chatted with the reverse group and tried to hide from the... Continue Reading →