I haven't been nearly as active the last few years and I'd like to do more. What are some good hikes within a 3 hour drive of DC? I'm looking for trips in the 1-3 night range.
I haven't been nearly as active the last few years and I'd like to do more. What are some good hikes within a 3 hour drive of DC? I'm looking for trips in the 1-3 night range.
Shenandoah NP, great hikes for all ability levels
Batona NJ campout is coming up the end of the month
"Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit."
Dolly sods might be a little over 3 hours, but it's amazing, and there are enough spots that you can hang from.
No one has mentioned it yet sooo....
Green Ridge State forest in western MD. I haven't hung there yet, however looks great on paper and I have seen a few others here who gave it good reviews. Lots of Hiking trails, primitive sites (no showers or privies, bring your trowel), fishing, hunting, biking trails, back country permits available. I'm in the formative stages of a hang in April. Trying to nail downa weekend with a Friend, once I have a date I'll post a thread.
Lucky me, lucky mud. - Kurt Vonnegut.
Try the James River Park System in Richmond for a change. Very active with runners and mountain bikers but being able to get pizza and beer for lunch or dinner at Bottoms Up Pizza kinda makes up for the missing solitude.
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Any specific overnight hikes I should check out?Originally Posted by outdoorsguy
I won't be able to make that unfortunately. Crazy work schedule!
I actually car camp there two or three times a year. Unfortunately, I haven't hit the trail system yet because my car camping buddies aren't into much more than eating and having beers. I'll have to go on my own one of these days.
Not a bad idea! I haven't been to Richmond in probably ten years.Try the James River Park System in Richmond for a change. Very active with runners and mountain bikers but being able to get pizza and beer for lunch or dinner at Bottoms Up Pizza kinda makes up for the missing solitude.
I've totally missed out on going to Dolly Sods. Every time I make plans the weather turns crappy and everyone bails. I figured, based on pictures, that finding spots to hang would be difficult in many areas. Are there any hang friendly hikes you can point me towards?
I've been to Dolly Sods 4 times and in a hammock every time. The only area that I found to be troublesome was the northeast portion near near rocks. I finally managed to find a spot in a cluster of small trees; that that corner of the wilderness is pretty open. It makes a good starting point; scenic views and easy hiking.
There are many established campsites along red creek, particularly where the forks of red creek combine.
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I'd quote a certain book, but that is not allowed.
Check out the west rim trail in PA I believe its 30is miles and you can hire a shuttle. A group of my friends just finished it this past fall. I just adopted the maps from their trip so ill be heading there in the spring.
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