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Appalachian Trail 

5 Must-Do Appalachian Trail Roller Coaster Hikes in Northern Virginia (+ 3 Bonus Hikes)

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

The Roller Coaster is a 13.5-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail that runs from Route 7 (Snickers Gap) to Route

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Rod Hollow Shelter Near Ashby Hollow on Appalachian Trail in Bluemont, Virginia | Hiking Virginia
Appalachian Trail 

Rod Hollow Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike Near Ashby Hollow in Bluemont, Virginia

January 2, 2023January 18, 2023 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

A couple of weeks ago, I got back on the Appalachian Trail to hike to the Rod Hollow Shelter near

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Sam Moore Shelter | Appalachian Trail in Virginia
Appalachian Trail 

Sam Moore Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike in Bluemont, Virginia

December 14, 2022January 18, 2023 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

I love a good hiker shelter on the Appalachian Trail, so last week I set out to hike to the

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Manassas Gap Shelter on the Appalachian Trail in Linden, Virginia
Appalachian Trail Family Hikes 

Appalachian Trail: Hike to the Manassas Gap Shelter in Linden, Virginia

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

In Linden, Virginia, a short stretch of the white-blazed Appalachian Trail leads to the Manassas Gap Shelter, one of 62

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Sugar Run Mountain | Appalachian Trail Hike | Pearisburg, Virginia
Appalachian Trail Hikes with Views 

Sugar Run Mountain: A Vista-Filled Appalachian Trail Hike Near Pearisburg, Virginia

May 13, 2022May 7, 2022 Erin Gifford Virginia Mountains

The hike to the top of Sugar Run Mountain near Pearisburg, Virginia rewards with big views, but you’ve got to

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Ivy Creek Overlook Hike at Shenandoah National Park
Appalachian Trail Shenandoah National Park 

Ivy Creek Overlook: A Scenic Appalachian Trail Hike at Shenandoah National Park

December 29, 2021October 7, 2022 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

Recently, I made the drive to Shenandoah National Park’s South District for several hikes, including an Appalachian Trail hike from

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David Lesser Shelter on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia
Appalachian Trail 

David Lesser Shelter: An Appalachian Trail Hike from Keys Gap in Loudoun County

December 1, 2021February 4, 2023 Erin Gifford Northern Virginia

I recently hiked to yet another Appalachian Trail shelter (I swear, it’s an addiction). This time, it was the David

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Whiskey Hollow Shelter | Appalachian Trail in Virginia | G.R. Thompson Wildlife Management Area
Appalachian Trail Family Hikes 

Whiskey Hollow Shelter: A Scenic Appalachian Trail Day Hike in Markham, Virginia

November 17, 2021June 17, 2022 Erin Gifford

I’ve been on a kick lately to hike to Appalachian Trail shelters. My most recent hike led me to the

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Little Calf Mountain Summit
Appalachian Trail Shenandoah National Park 

Little Calf Mountain: Hike the Appalachian Trail to Scenic Meadow Views Near Rockfish Gap

August 23, 2021February 2, 2023 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

At Shenandoah National Park, I expect to see scenic vistas or tumbling waterfalls. Rarely do you see open meadows, like

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Molly & Jim Denton Shelter in Linden, Virginia
Appalachian Trail 

Appalachian Trail: Hike to the Jim & Molly Denton Shelter in Linden

February 27, 2021November 10, 2021 Erin Gifford Shenandoah Valley

It was a perfect day for a wooded hike along the Appalachian Trail on Wednesday. The sky was wildly blue,

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