About Erin Gifford

Chestnut Knob Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike Near Burke’s Garden, Virginia

There are 62 Appalachian Trail shelters in Virginia, including the Chestnut Knob Shelter near Burke’s Garden in Southwest Virginia. This

The 10.7-mile hike to the top of Big House Mountain and Little House Mountain near Lexington is (for me) among

If you’re here, chances are you’ve searched for something like, “Why do my hands swell when I hike?” Don’t worry,

There’s no question, Terrapin Mountain in Big Island, Virginia is a challenging hike. It’s also a hike that wows with

The Compton Peak hike wows with spectacular mountain and valley views, but of course, so do many hikes at Shenandoah

I love hikes that are more than just a waterfall hike or a hike to big views. You know, hikes

Scrambling in hiking might sound intimidating, but it’s not as intense as rock climbing. While it can be challenging, it

Claytor Lake State Park in Pulaski County, Virginia has nearly eight miles of trails that wind across the park and

On my quest to research summit hikes in Virginia for my third book, Virginia Summits: Hiking 40 Stunning Peaks, I

The hike to the top of Apple Orchard Mountain near Bedford, Virginia is an easy 5.3-mile out-and-back hike that includes

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