Camp Virgil Tate-May 8, 2011
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffThis is a first for the club. New hikers DJ and Matt became engaged while hiking at Camp Virgil Tate. Congratulations to both!
Spring Outing-Elkins April 29-May1, 2011
Sunday, May 8th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffSwollen creeks, downed trees and continual rain did not dampen the Spring Outing in Elkins. The sun came out and everyone enjoyed a weekend filled with music, comedy, ramps, train rides, fond memories of the past and of course, great ...
Endless Wall Hike-March 6, 2011
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffAs we tunneled under snow laden branches of magnolia, hemlock and rhododendron, we realized that although we have hiked this trail a dozen times before, it can look and feel as though this was our first time. It was a ...
Thurmond-Minden Rail Trail-January 23, 2011
Monday, February 7th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffThis popular rail trail follows both Dunloup Creek and the New River before reaching Minden. Winter is a good time to walk this trail as the views of the historic town of Thurmond at the foot of Beury Mountain are ...
Alligator-Mossy Loop KSF-Nov. 28, 2010
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffThis view can be seen by taking a small detour off Middle Ridge Trail in KSF. These photos were taken by new member Karen. Thank you for the great pictures.
Zaleski’s Backpacker Trail-December 11, 2010
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffEric led hikers on the third and final leg of Zaleski's Backpacker Trail. After passing an old auger mine area and a small frozen lake, we enjoyed lunch at the old Doolittle plantation. This plantation is one of the oldest unmanaged ...
Charleston’s Carriage Trail-December 27, 2010
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffCharleston's Carriage Trail is a magical place when snow covered. It is especially nice when you can get a photo of the Bard Owl in residence. Alan took some good pictures.
Little Creek Park-Nov. 21, 2010
Monday, December 6th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffChristy has an eye for the unusual. She took these photos while hiking with the club in Trace fork Canyon at Little Creek Park.
New River Gorge Kaymor Trail-Nov. 13, 2010
Sunday, November 14th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffIt is always nice to get that one last fall hike in before winter weather sets in. What better place to do this than the New River Gorge. We were pleasantly exhausted after the steep ascent up the 800 ft. Miners ...
October 2010 Kanawha Trail Club Fall Outing
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffPipestem is beautifully situated in the the Allegheny Plateau. This park offers just about everything with its steep canyon walls, mountain vistas and the Bluestone River. Hikers enjoyed all of these as seen in the pictures below. Clear skies and ...