Monthly Archives: May 2019

Crabtree Falls and The Priest (George Washington National Forest, VA)

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

Dropping more than 1,000 feet into the lush Tye River Valley, Virginia’s Crabtree Falls is often claimed to be the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi. This is a deceptive title, as the falls is actually a series of cascades, … Continue reading →

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Mount Falcon (Mount Falcon Park, CO)

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

Mount Falcon, rising to 7,841 feet above sea level, guards the eastern gateway to the Front Range outside Denver, Colorado. A short drive from the city, Mount Falcon Park is a popular destination for local residents, attractive hikers, mountain bikers, … Continue reading →

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Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Interpretive Trail (Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, VA)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

– Civil War Series – 1861 was a rough year on the battlefield for Union forces in the Eastern Theater. After the Civil War commenced at Fort Sumter in April, the young Federal Army suffered a significant setback at the … Continue reading →

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Millers Head Trail (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

The short but steep hike to Millers Head in Shenandoah National Park’s Skyland area, while otherwise unspectacular, has one terrific payoff: excellent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, a particular treat around sunset. The out-and-back trail follows … Continue reading →

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Lewis Falls Trail Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

Although not the best waterfall hike in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park (see here and here for better ones), the Lewis Falls Trail offers a fine view of one of the park’s highest cascades, while a short jaunt on the Appalachian … Continue reading →

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South River Falls Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

At its peak flow in spring, South River Falls in Shenandoah National Park is easily one of Virginia’s most spectacular waterfalls. Here the South River, barely a trickle a mile upstream, catapults 83 feet down a two-tiered drop, forming a … Continue reading →

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