April 17
Saturday |
C&O Canal Towpath between Point of Rocks or Brunswick, MD and Harpers Ferry (ODH Series)
Rated: H+, F or D
Long hikers will start at Point of Rocks and hike to Harpers Ferry and back (28 mi.), with the option of going up to 4 mi. past the start before returning (for up to 36 mi.). Short hikers will start at Brunswick and hike to Harpers Ferry and back (14 mi.), with the option of going to Point of Rocks (21 mi.). To carpool, meet at Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station's Park & Ride open-air lot (in back of garage). Long hikers meet in that Metro lot at 7 am or in parking lot along the towpath at Point of Rocks by 8:15 am; short hikers meet in Metro lot at 8:45 am or in parking lot near the towpath under the MD 17 bridge in Brunswick by 10 am.
Leaders: Mike Darzi, michael.darzi@saic.com or 301/580-9387, Frank Wodarczyk, fwhiker44@cox.net or 703/569-6737, and Russ Norfleet, 703/294-6068 or russnorfleet@verizon.net.
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April 24
Saturday |
C&O Canal Towpath near Whites Ferry (ODH Series)
Rated: G/C
Out-and-back trek of about 25 mi. (or 13-mile option) is a final “tune-up” for the 100K or 50K versions of the May 1 One Day Hike and will familiarize those planning to do the 50K version with their starting point. Meet at 8 am at Whites Ferry parking lot (MD side).
Leaders: Mike Darzi, michael.darzi@saic.com or 301/580-9387, and Carol Ivory, carolivory@verizon.net.
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