Y Hikes and Community Gardens
The YMCA provides the community with opportunities to witness and work with our natural world. Please join us for weekend hikes through our beautiful countryside, or come dig with us in "the garden. "
SPRING 2008 HIKE SCHEDULE
ALL Y HIKES are free and open to the public.
Meet at the YMCA Lancaster House, 403 Washington St. SW at 1:30pm, Sunday afternoons, unless otherwise noted.
Hikers may caravan or carpool to the hike site as many trails have very limited parking. Return time is targeted to be 5:00pm.
What to Bring: Water, Snacks, and wear sturdy shoes!
Hikes subject to change due to weather conditions. Call the YMCA at 961-9622 or Peggy Leister, hikes coordinator at 552-1704. Hikes are described below, but if you want a PDF version click on the link below.
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Date
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Hike
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Description
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Hike Leader
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February 3
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Cascades
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**
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In Little Stoney Creek Valley, the trail ascends a gorge for 2 miles to a picturesque 66 foot waterfall. Trail is gravel and moderate in slope.
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Norm Eiss
951-4015
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February 10
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Gateway Trail
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**
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A 4 mile hike that begins at Blacksburg Natural Heritage Park and climbs Brush Mountain over to Pandapas Pond.
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Su Clauson Wicker
552-6331
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February 24
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McAfee Knob
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***
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A 7 mile round trip hike with a 1,200 foot climb in elevation to panoramic views of the Catawba and Roanoke Valleys.
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Dave Hopkinson
980-253-8806
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March 16
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Sinking Creek Mtn.
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****
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A 4 mile round trip hike over open hills with a steep climb to the mountain’s crest.
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Barry Anderson
639-1018
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March 29
(Sat.)
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Barneys Wall
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***
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This 9 mile hike provides scenic mountain views directly above the Cascades Water Fall. Participants will enjoy seeing Cascades Water Fall from below and above. Most of it is very moderate hiking.
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Silvia Claus
961-2766
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March 30
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Tinker Cliffs
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****
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A 10 mile round trip hike with a steep stretch partway along to a panoramic vista at Tinker Cliffs
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David Jenkins
552-3747
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April 6
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Angels Rest
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****
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A steep ascent on the AT on Pearis Mountain, this 6 mile round trip hike has sweeping views of the New River Valley and Pearisburg.
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Bob Whiton
961-2188
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April 13
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Dragon’s Tooth
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***
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This hike, steep at times, is on the Appalachian Trail at Cove Mountain with a spectacular view at the pinnacle.
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Mike Cutlip
961-3171
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April 20
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Narrows Mill Creek
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***
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Off the AT, this hike travels around a rocky little creek, past an old reservoir, and up the side of a very steep mountain.
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Su Clauson Wicker
552-6331
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April 26
(Sat.)
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Poverty Creek
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***
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On this hike participants will enjoy scenery that includes great views from the top of Brush Mountain. This hike is relatively flat in nature.
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Lynn Marhheim
951-7897
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April 27
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Falls Ridge
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**
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Bring the young ones on this family friendly hike in Ellett Valley. View travertine falls and an old lime kiln on this Nature Conservancy property.
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David Shuster
250-2212
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May 4
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Ribble Trail
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***
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This hike begins in upland hardwoods; and passes a small stream. The trail crosses through several white pine groves and rhododendron thickets.
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Nick Kornblith
961-0428
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Community Gardens
The community gardens are located on Roanoke Street, adjacent to the Westview Cemetary in Blacksburg. Half plots (15 x 20') are $25 and full plots (25 x 25') are $35.
Please contact us to be added to our waiting list or for more information.
Phone: 961-YMCA
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YMCA at Virginia Tech
403 Washington St. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540-961-YMCA (9622)
ymca@vtymca.org
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