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Sat, Aug 20 2005 - Difficult Day Hike in GWNF (Signal Knob)
View Original Event Details (ID = 422)
| Organizer(s): |  | Jeff Schneider |
| Difficulty Rating: | | Difficult |
| Participants: | | 14: Jeff Schneider, Rita Fabian, Lisa Catino, Emily Schopick, Michelle Schenck, Paul Shaklan, Amy Hatfield, Umbreen Idrees, Adam Sylvester, Nathan Rich, Bob Laird, Scott Kramer, Christian Lesuisse, Cheryl Suh |
Write Up:
Despite all the complications of a very humid forecast and construction on I-95, 14 MOC hikers arrived at the Signal Knob trailhead right on time. The climb up to Signal Knob started as soon we got on trail, with a couple particular steep and rocky switchbacks. Fortunately, the humidity didn't seem to get too bad until later in the afternoon. Also, the sun wasn't out in full force, which was good in some of the less shaded areas we encountered on the trail.
On Signal Knob, there was a brief Civil War history lesson on the importance of the Shenandoah Valley, and particularly Signal Knob as a signal location. We enjoyed a relaxing lunch and actions were taken to ensure everyone had enough water. Instead of taking the Massanutten trail all the way around to complete the loop, we backtracked a bit and cut across on the Meneka Peak trail. An unexpected slippery rock caused a brief scare for one hiker, but it wasn't too bad of a fall.
After encountering an additional MOC participant and taking the Tuscarora back to the Massanutten Trail and the parking lot, most of us headed off to Front Royal for some Mexican food at Jalisco. Lots of water, tortilla chips, hot sauce, burritos, cole slaw, enchiladas and beans were consumed.
Thanks to the great group of hikers for coming out and I hope you had a good time!
--Jeff Schneider
- Images:
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View Individual Photos:
- L to R: Emily, Amy, Scott, Adam and Paul
- View from Signal Knob
- Group Shot on Signal Knob
- Going up Signal Knob
- Rita is overcome by happiness
- Lisa shares a story to an attentive audience
- A break on the trail to smile
- The trail is rocky
- The trail is very rocky
- Scott makes Adam laugh
- Approval and laughter
- Another view from Signal Knob, of Strasburg, VA
- Bob, Umbreen and Adam eat
- Scott finds a comfortable rock
- The apple and man, part II
- L to R: Lisa, Emily, Amy, Scott, Adam and Paul
- Group photo on Signal Knob
- Adam goes under a branch
- Christian goes under a branch
- Jeff prepares go to under a branch
- Jeff goes under a branch
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