Monthly Archives: September 2016

Billy Goat Trail – Section B (Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, MD)

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Most DC residents who know the Billy Goat Trail brag of completing the iconic Section A—a rugged and challenging hike in Maryland’s Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. While Section A’s Potomac vistas and rocky traverses make it one … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail to Weverton Cliffs (South Mountain State Park, MD)

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Perched at the southern tip of South Mountain, more than 500 feet above the Potomac River, Weverton Cliffs in central Maryland is easily one of the state’s most scintillating viewpoints. It is also relatively easily accessible—less than a mile’s hike … Continue reading →

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Fox Hollow Trail (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Today, Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park is beloved by picnickers, nature-goers, and adventurers on America’s East Coast. While few dispute the merits of conservation to protect majestic lands like the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is important to recognize, however, the costs … Continue reading →

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Dickey Ridge Trail – Section 1 (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

Beginning on the outskirts of Front Royal, Virginia, the Dickey Ridge Trail holds the distinction of being the northernmost hike in Shenandoah National Park—and, by association, the closest to I-66 and Washington, DC. While perhaps not the most awe-inspiring ramble, … Continue reading →

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