Hike: Join us for lunch at the Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club Cabin and Optional Hike to Sherando Lake - Thursday Nov 7th
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Join us for a chili lunch to celebrate the hiking group’s first year, Nov 7th at 1:00 pm. The hike to the cabin is an easy hike (less than a mile) in from the White Rock Falls Parking Area (mp 18.5 on the parkway). We will be preparing chili (both meat and vegetarian) to share. Bring your own refreshments. Optionally, you can bring a side dish to share.
Optional Hike to Sherando Lake at 9:30 am: Hike starts at the same parking area and heads down to Sherando Lake, 5 mile hike.
Read all of the details below before signing up.
Note: The hike to Sherando is a moderate hike. No dogs except service dogs are permitted on this group hike.
If you would like to join this hike or lunch, you can sign up below or send a quick email to hiking@wtgsportingclub.org
Maximum Hikers: 15. Open to WSC members. Each member can bring a guest.
Maximum Guests for Lunch: 30
Cabin Hike and Chili Lunch - Thursday, Nov 7th at 1:00 pm
Meet for Sherando Hike at 9:30 am: White Rock Falls Parking Area, here. (Driving Distance: 15 miles from Stoney Creek).
Meet for Lunch at 1:00 pm: White Rock Falls Parking Area, here. (Driving Distance: 15 miles from Stoney Creek).
Sherando Lake Trail Description: This out-and-back trail starts at the White Rock Falls Parking Lot and heads down on the White Rock Gap Trail to the Upper Sherando. The hike is a moderate hike (650 ft elevation gain and loss) with some rocky crossings. Total distance is 5.1 miles. Hike duration: 3 hours. Bring: Daypacks, water and a snack,
TATC Cabin Trail Description: Directly across the Parkway is the unmarked access trail to the cabin. Just over half a mile in length, the trail soon widens out to become an old roadway. After descending a bit, away from the Parkway, the route is easy to follow and mostly level. About half way to the cabin (as you pass by some huge boulders on the uphill side of the trail) you leave National Forest land and are on club property.
About the TATC Cabin: The cabin was built by club members in 1982. It is a large primitive open stone cabin with a loft. There is no running water or electricity. There is a spring for water, and a well-maintained outhouse. To rent the cabin, you must be a TATC member and attend an orientation weekend at the cabin. For more information, see Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club - General Information
Questions? Email hiking@wtgsportingclub.org.
