The Hiking Judge: William O. Douglas and the C&O Canal by Jake Sawyer If you talk to enough members of DCUL, you’ll find a number of lawyers in our club. If he had the chance, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas would have been one of them. Justice Douglas hikes past a lock house on... Continue Reading →
Trip Reports & More
Who Plans These Things Anyway? Fourth March of the Mid State Trail, Labor Day Weekend 2025
“So, at that point, we were scattered all over the countryside. Emily and Janice had pulled over to camp near Blackwell; Holly was at a hotel in Jersey Shore after getting her leg stitched up; Spider-Man, Logan, Reid, WB, and I had climbed back up the plateau north of Blackwell … Oh, and no one... Continue Reading →
Old Loggers Path: Why I Keep Coming Back (Trip #4)
I’d have to rank Old Loggers Path as one of my favorite trails. Not too long, not too hard. You pass by burbling streams and enjoy scenic valley views. This was going to be my fourth time doing the route—given that it is almost a four-hour drive, you can get a sense of how much... Continue Reading →
Trip Report: Spruce Knob and Seneca Creek 8/1/2025 (23 miles)
Last month, 7 DCULers travelled out to Spruce Knob to do the classic loop with the Seneca Creek trail. We had two first-times Ben and Colleen, as well as Vinay, Alyssa, Dibya, and myself, and Vera coming in from Ohio. We all met at the top of Spruce Knob around dusk, and found that Vera... Continue Reading →
Trip Report: Three Ridges, The Priest, and Spy Rock
This is my first trip report! Last weekend 4 brave DCULers, Albina, James, Ben, and myself, once again faced off against the infamous Priest in a repeat of the now-famous trip David O lead last year. Sadly this time there were no fun games, but the world hasn't ended yet so hopefully we did enough.... Continue Reading →