Hike the beautiful damp rhododendron-filled Otter Creek Wilderness in WV. We will start from lower Otter Creek Dry Fork trailhead backpacking upstream. On day 2 we will day hike a large loop consisting of the middle portions Otter Creek and the Shaver's Mtn and Green Mtn trails in varying terrain from the Otter Creek trail […]

This is a linear backpack using the AT and several side trails on the west side of the main ridge, with estimated daily mileages of 7, 8 and 9 miles, so there will be a car shuttle. Possible dispersed camping on both nights depending on campsite availability. Several stream crossings. Note that this backpack is […]

This will be a low daily mileage, 2mph pace backpack on a moderate trail through a deciduous forest and a highland bog. Some stream crossings and a few moderate climbs. Daily mileage is 7/8/5. Leave: 7:00am from the Mt. Carmel Rd. P&R off I-83 (exit 27), or meet at the trailhead. Leader: Steve Weber weber962@hotmail.com […]

Enjoy the nearby scenic Waites Run, Pond Run, White Rocks loop on the VA/WV border as a 2-day (Sat/Sun) backpack. This backpack is intended for beginner/first time backpackers and they will be given preference for backpacking spots. If desired for new backpackers, a pre-trip mid-week evening backpacking gear, food, packing, and pack adjustment meeting can […]

Backpack the beautiful damp rhododendron-filled Otter Creek Wilderness in WV. We will start from lower Otter Creek Dry Fork trailhead backpacking in great river scenery. On day 2 we will day hike a large loop consisting of the middle portions of Otter Creek and the Shaver's Mtn and Green Mtn trails in varying terrain from […]

Backpack the beautiful, lightly-visited, Rhododendron-lined Laurel Fork of the Potomac and its tributaries in the corner of VA and WV. Be prepared for many small and large stream crossings with full packs (bring your good water shoes and hiking poles for balancing on the crossings) and a washed-out trail section along the river. Campsites along […]