Want to be a part of an autumn hike in the Massanutten mountains? Want to cabin hop from primitive to modern PATC cabins, see a private collection that chronicles the 1914 Wanderluster hikes and its impact on land conservation, take part in a hike leader education class, or walk with a Virginia Master Naturalist on the Caroline Furnace trails highlighting ecosystems common to the Shenandoah Region? Whatever your style of outdoor adventuring is, PATC’s Fall TrailFest has you covered.

In a newly released schedule, PATC has announced its lineup of activities for this November’s Fall TrailFest weekend. The jam-packed agenda includes a dozen hikes and nature walks, ranging from excursions around the property to more challenging treks over rock scrambles and streams. The schedule also includes a variety of learning and educational opportunities, including a course on how to build a campfire, a two-handed saw demonstration, trail maintenance, and a talk on GPS and navigation basics.

Then there’s the fun and socializing. At Fall TrailFest’s Saturday night Bonfire Party, expect a live band, a barbecue, and games.

That’s only scratching the surface. All told, PATC’s Fall TrailFest will host about 60 activities at the Caroline Furnace Camp and Retreat Center in Fort Valley, Virginia. For a full weekend schedule and to learn more about each of the activities we have planned, visit www.PATC.net/TrailFest.

If you want to be a part of this November’s historic PATC Fall TrailFest weekend, be sure to register. Early Bird registration is set to open within the next thirty days, with tickets for the weekend-long event beginning at just $30 per person.

On September 20, the registration fee will increase to $40, and on October 4 it increases to $50 for late registration. Food can be purchased in advance, and multiple dietary options are available.

For lodging, Fall TrailFest will feature a range of accommodations. Attendees can book a site for their tent, car camping, or campers (no hookups). Fees for accommodations are $30 per campsite for one, two or three nights. If you’re in the mood for something less rustic, several towns are located 10 to 20 miles from the retreat center.

While the upcoming Fall TrailFest event will feature a true cornucopia of activities for PATC members, the most important piece of the weekend will be your presence. This autumn’s event is designed to bring together PATC members from across the organization in a celebration of our club that will create new memories and lasting friendships. In this sense, it will be a true annual meeting of the club’s membership. We hope you can join us.

To learn more, visit www.PATC.net/TrailFest or email Jayne Mayne at MembershipSup@PATC.net with your questions.