FALL HIKING IN THE VIRGINIAS
October 6 through October 14, 2007
$1800
Lalita Malik, Trip Leader
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THIS GREAT HIKING EXPERIENCE!
Pine trees, hardwood
forests, rushing mountain streams and panoramic views of the fall
colors. Warm, sunny days and crisp cool nights in warm and cozy
wilderness lodges. It is fall hiking at its best.
The trip features seven day hikes in the high country of West Virginia
and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The hikes take place in Dolly
Sods, Cranberry Glades and Monongahela National Forest. This trip is
timed for peak fall foliage. We will hike along ridge top trails to
mountain peaks for 360 degree panoramic view of fall colors. Our hike
will parallel the highest flowing stream on the East coast, with red
spruce, cranberry glades, and high mountain meadows.
Dolly Sods is an area of high elevation wind-swept plains on the
Allegheny Plateau, with deep sided canyons. At elevations of 2,600 to
over 4,000 feet, the area has extensive flat rocky plains, upland bogs,
beaver ponds, and sweeping vistas. The plant life and climate on this
high plateau resembles northern Canada, and many species found here are
near their southernmost range.
Cranberry Wilderness is the largest (35,864 acres) USFS Wilderness east
of the Mississippi. Two scenic rivers pass through the area - the
Williams River (and more specifically, the middle fork of the Williams
River which originates in the Wilderness) and the Cranberry. One of the
most unusual features in the region is the Cranberry Glades Botanical
Area, a 750 acre bog located at the southern tip of the Wilderness -
the largest in West Virginia.
This is a day-hiking trip with moderate hikes ranging from 7-11 miles.
We end the trip with a canoe ride on the Potomac. Individuals can opt
to take the day off and explore on their own. This trip is for people
in good physical condition who enjoy hiking and sightseeing during the
day and want to want to spend nights with creature comforts of a
shower, good meal and comfortable bed.
Click HERE
for daily itinerary.
The trip will start and end at Dulles, Va. Individuals who want
to drive will be able to leave their vehicles at the outfitters parking
lot. Transportation will be by van, driven by the outfitter.
Accommodations will be at resorts, National Park lodge and Retreat
center. Price of $1,800 ($150 non refundable), includes accommodations,
breakfast and dinner (18 meals) every day and all park admission fees.
We will stop at deli to purchase lunch. Box lunches will be available
for purchase. Not included is air fare, lunches, alcoholic beverages
and personal items.
For more information and to sign up contact Lalita Malik, 61 Patrick
Drive, LaGrangeville, NY 12540, (845)592-0204; LalitaMalik@aol.com
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Please
note: Prices and trip arrangements are subject to change due to
circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are
non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will
be supplied to
all those requesting trip information.
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IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR
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