Tag Archives: Appalachian Trail

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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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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Marys Rock via Panorama (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

Towering more than 1,000 feet above Thornton Gap, Marys Rock is one of the most popular summits in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Sitting atop the rock’s highest fins offers true 360-degree panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, … Continue reading →

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Hogback Mountain Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

At 3,474 feet, Hogback Mountain is the highest peak in the North District of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Although the summit is not accessible by trail, the modest Hogback Mountain Loop offers fine vistas looking north across Shenandoah Valley to … Continue reading →

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Mount Marshall Loop (Shenandoah National Park, VA)

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Mount Marshall—named for John Marshall, the famous 19th century Chief Justice of the Supreme Court—actually comprises two distinct peaks in the North District of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. North and South Marshall, as they are known, sport some of the … Continue reading →

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Mount Tammany Loop (Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, NJ)

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

At the Delaware Water Gap, part of a broader National Recreation Area bearing its name, the Delaware River slices through a weakness in the mountains, forming a picturesque valley on the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Two peaks, part … Continue reading →

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Crater Lake Trail (Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, NJ)

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Crater Lake Trail (no, not that Crater Lake) is a pleasant—although not particularly inspiring—loop hike in a remote section of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on the New Jersey side. Access to Crater Lake requires a lengthy drive … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail – Maryland Section 3: Wolfsville Road to US 40, including Black Rock & Annapolis Rocks (South Mountain State Park, MD)

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Appalachian Trail’s (AT) 41-mile stretch through Maryland is known for following long, relatively level ridgelines, making for—in general—a milder experience than other parts of the AT. Maryland Section 3, a 9.2-mile segment between Wolfsville Road and US 40, typifies … Continue reading →

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Appalachian Trail – Maryland Section 2: Raven Rock Hollow to Wolfsville Road (South Mountain State Park, MD)

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Maryland Section 2 is almost certainly the least interesting of Maryland’s seven Appalachian Trail (AT) sections. (Note: As delineated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club’s Appalachian Trail Guide to Maryland and Northern Virginia.) It does offer variety, however, as it … Continue reading →

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