| Sierra Club Calendar of Outings |
| Saturday Oct. 18th |
Wilderness Weekend at Shenandoah
National Park! Come take a walk with park rangers and volunteers to learn about wilderness preservation, park policy, and trail maintenance. This should be a nice educational outing at peak leaf-color season! Meet at Salem Church Ukrops at 7:30 a.m., carpool to the park, and return to Fredericksburg around 4:00 p.m. |
Shenandoah National Park |
7:30 am |
Sunday Oct 12th,
Caledon State Park , 1 PM
This is about a
six mile hike at Caledon. The hike will start at the parking lot
next to the visitors center. We will cover the new Belmont Trail,
and parts of the Cedar Ridge, Benchmark, Boyd's Hole and Flats
Trails. Moderately strenuous with some hills. Some rough and
potentially slippery/muddy terrain. Boardwalks that may be slippery.
Part of the hike is down to the river over park roads (not public
roads). We'll stop briefly about half way so folks can decide to
continue or cut it short.
During the hike, we'll discuss some of the problems at Caledon and
other parks with invasive species and what is being done to control
them.
The hike will start at 1:00PM and last about three-four hours. No
stops are planned, however we can take brief breaks as desired.
There are some steep hills and the trails are likely to be muddy
and slippery in places.
Rain or shine. The pace will be about 2 to 2.5 miles per hour.
Participants should be prepared for this distance and terrain with
proper conditioning and appropriate clothing and foootwear and be
prepared for any changes in the weather. Participants may want to
carry water.
Pets are permitted at Caledon if they're on a six-foot leash (max)
and under control at all times.
Parking fee at Caledon is $3 per car on the weekends. Bring exact
change since its an envelope system; after tearing off the mirror
hang-tag, the envelope which goes in a pipe safe.
Saturday October 18, Wilderness Weekend at Shenandoah National Park
Come take a walk with park rangers and volunteers to learn about wilderness preservation, park policy, and trail maintenence. This should be a nice educational outing at peak leaf-color season! Meet at Salem Church Ukrops at 7:30am, carpool to the park, and return to Fredericksburg around 4pm.
Saturday, Nov 27th
Urban Hike Fredericksburg, 10:00 AM at Hyperion
This is about a
six mile hike around Fredericksburg and across into the parks on the
Stafford side of the river. Back across the river at Falmouth. Up
the river to the canal, and then finish on city streets.The hike
will start and finish at the Hyperion Coffee Shop at the corner of
Princess Anne and William Streets.
Starting at the Hyperion, we'll cross the Chatham Bridge, go
through the parks on the Stafford side, back across the Falmouth
Bridge, up the river to the canal, down the canal path, and back
through town.
Some parts of the hike will be on muddy and slippery paths, some
off trail walking. There is one stretch down a steep and gravelly
slope that will require care.
About 6 miles; about three hours depending on our pace.
The weather is variable this time of year, so be prepared for rain
or sun. Bring drinking water.
Pets are permitted if they're on a leash and under control at all
times. Be prepared to control the pet closely on the bridges. The
walkway is narrow and next to traffic. The hike is best for adults;
you may bring children, but you will need to be especially careful
of them, particularly on the bridges and where there is traffic.
During the hike, we'll discuss some of the efforts that are being
made to increase the opportunity for non-motorized transit in the
Fredericksburg region.
The hike will start at shortly after 10:00 AM and last about three
hours. No stops are planned, however we can take brief breaks as
desired. There is some moderate elevation change.
Sunday, Dec 14th, Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, 1pm
This is about a
six mile hike on the DRHT. The hike will start at the multi-purpose
lot on Rt. 605, Bloomsbury Rd.
During the hike, we'll discuss the history and status of
rail-to-trail projects in Virginia.
The hike will start at 1:00PM and last about three-four hours. No
stops are planned, however we can take brief breaks as desired. The
trail is generally level, but there are some hills and the trail is
likely to be muddy and slippery in places.
Rain or shine. The pace will be about 2 to 2.5 miles per hour.
Participants should be prepared for this distance and terrain with
proper conditioning and appropriate clothing and foootwear and be
prepared for any changes in the weather. Participants may want to
carry water.
This will be a Sierra Club outing.
We'll arrange a shuttle for drivers back to the starting point.
Pets are permitted if they're on a leash and under control at all
times.
*The following activities are not officially sponsored nor administered by the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club has no information about the planning of this activity and makes no representations or warranties about the quality, safety, supervision or management of the activity. They are published only as a reader service because they may be of interest to the reader.
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Virginia Environmental Assembly, sponsored by Virginia Conservation Network, VCU, Center for Environmental Studies, Richmond, Virginia. Friday - 2008 VCN awards and Auction Gala, 6:00 pm, celebrate conservation heroes, enjoy an evening of fun, food and wine. Saturday - Annual meeting, panels, workshops. Keynote Speaker, Larry Schweiger, President & CEO, National Wildlife Federation. RG is one of over 100 VCN member organizations. For event details call (804) 644-0283 or visit and register on line at www.vcnva.org. To carpool, call Doris Whitfield, 775-7856.
Annual Halloween Haunted Trail & Halloween Village, Caledon Natural Area, King George. Sponsored by Friends of Caledon. A fun carnival for the whole family. There will be booths hosted by conservation & environmental sponsors, where you can learn more about & wildlife resources in our area. Rappahannock Group will be hosting a booth. Carnival is Free! Haunted trail is $5 per person. Call (540) 663-3861 for information or: check Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov.
Annual Art & Wine Festival, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Caledon Natural Area, King George, sponsored by Friends of Caledon. Enjoy a nice day at Caledon sampling wines from regional wineries & shopping for that perfect holiday gift from fine local artisans. Tasting is $7 per person (21 & older & must show proof of age to participate, a commemorative wine glass is included. A $3 vehicle parking fee applies. Visit website: www.Caledonnaturalareafriends.com
