What we’re about
We love the Great Outdoors and explore it through many different hikes, backpacking tours and skiing events.
Join us on the trails in the mountains, the forests and the woods. Breathe deeply of the fresh air and feel nature's healing powers. With easy banter, camaraderie, some socializing over food and drink, all in our world will be ok.
We value fellowship and camaraderie, practice good hiking etiquette by taking breaks as necessary, and have one guide in front with a "sweeper" in the back in order to leave no hiker alone. We are very supportive of each other, focus on trail safety and practice Leave No Trace ethics.
Prospective members must confirm they have read the BMHC Etiquette before being accepted into the club.
Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with the following.
DISCLAIMER/Liability Waiver: The Blue Mountain Hiking Club (BMHC) and its Leaders and Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attend” you are confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and you will not hold any hike leader/organizer, participant, BMHC member, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. You are fully responsible for yourself and any person under the age of eighteen you bring with you on any hike or event.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- AT Shuttle Hike - Snickers Gap to Morgans Mill RoadAppalachian Trail Access Morgans Mill Rd, Bluemont, VA
Join me for this one-way shuttle hike southbound along the Appalachian Trail from Snickers Gap to Morgans Mill Road. Be prepared for climbing and descending as we will be in the AT Rollercoaster for the entire hike!
Here are details for this event:
- Distance: ~6.8 miles
- Elevation gain: ~2,000 feet
- Pace: 2.0 -- 2.5 miles/hour
- Difficulty: Strenuous (hiking difficulty scale)
- Start time: 9:00 a.m.
- Duration: 4.5 hours
- Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/at-snickers-gap-to-morgans-mill-road-f1bdae0
- Trailhead A parking: Snickers Gap - Appalachian Trailhead (GPS 39.115649, -77.846740)
- Trailhead B parking: Morgans Mill Rd (GPS 39.073118, -77.912858)
- Time to meet at Trailhead B parking: 9:00 a.m.
- Driving time / distance between trailheads: ~12 minutes / ~6 miles
- Time to start hike from Trailhead A parking: 9:30 a.m.
- Leader: Chris Bosch 703-216-7801
Carpools
This is a shuttle hike. Hikers should initially arrive at the Trailhead B parking area with room in their vehicles for additional passengers. We will consolidate hikers into at most half of our available vehicles and carpool to the Trailhead A parking area. After hiking from Trailhead A back to Trailhead B, we will need some drivers of vehicles initially left at Trailhead B to take other drivers back to their vehicles that were left at Trailhead A before the hike.
What to bring
Make sure your emergency contact information is in your pack. Bring backpack, hiking poles, food, water, sunscreen. Dress for the weather, including hat, gloves, layers, and rain gear as needed.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed on this hike subject to the following conditions:
- Must be on a physical leash no longer than 6 feet at all times
- Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times
- Bag your pet's waste and carry it out with you - Leave no trace
Please send a direct private message to the hike leader if you plan to bring your dog.
Park entrance / parking fees
None.
Rehydration
Bear Chase Brewing Company
33665 Bear Chase Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135
(about 2 minutes driving time from Snickers Gap)More Better Restaurant & Beer Garden
35246 Harry Byrd Hwy, Round Hill, VA 20141
(about 5 minutes driving time from Snickers Gap)Weather
Here's a National Weather Service URL you can use to check the 7-day weather forecast at the trailhead (Snickers Gap).
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.115649&lon=-77.846740
Disclaimer
Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with the following: DISCLAIMER/Liability Waiver.
- Massanutten Connnector Double-backNeeds location
Strenuous. 7.5 miles. 1,700' elevation.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-december-23-2023-65b9eea
Trailhead: 38.64124, -78.59000
https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B038'28.5%22N+78%C2%B035'24.0%22W/@38.6410153,-78.5919196,324m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d38.64124!4d-78.59?entry=ttu - Seneca Creek BackpackNeeds location
THIS TRIP IS BOOKED.
Three-day event with base camping and day hikes.
Days: #1 & #3: 3.5 miles each way. 300' elevation.
AlltrailsTrailhead 38.71205, -79.55006
Day #1 Day Hike. Alltrails 4 miles. 1200' elevation.
Day #2 Day Hike: Alltrails 7 miles. 1200' elevation.
Day #3 Double Back to trailhead/vehicles.
