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Events


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Blockhouse: A Moderate 8-Mile Hike Near Potomac, MD

Easy Hike, 10:15 am, Eastern Market to Congressional Cemetery

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Bacon Ridge Natural Area South: A 7 or 9.4 Mile Moderate Hike

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Trail Patrol Meeting

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Easy Hike, 10:15 am, Prince William Forest Park, Triangle VA

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Balls Bluff, VA: A Moderate 6.3-Mile Hike

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5:30pm New Member Meeting (Virtual)

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Easy Hike, 10:15 am, US National Arboretum-Washington, DC

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Charlottesville Chapter Open House

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Easy Hike, 10:15 am, Kensington Rambler

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Cadillac Trail Crew Overnight Work Trip

Backpacking 101, Tentative Dates for Spring Class

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Easy Hike, 10:15 am, C&O Canal Towpath, Pennyfield Lock to Swains Lock and Back, Potomac MD

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Latest News

President's Logbook

By Jim Fetig • April 2, 2026
President's Logbook By Jim Fetig

The AT at Bears Den Rocks gets a better view

By Dan and Ellen Feer • April 2, 2026
The AT at Bears Den Rocks gets a better view By Dan and Ellen Feer

Meet the 2026 Ridgerunners

By Abbie Fine • April 2, 2026
Meet the 2026 Ridgerunners By Abbie Fine

Hike Leaders: Prepare for the 2026 Hiking Season

By Timothy Muzzio • April 2, 2026
Hike Leaders: Prepare for the 2026 Hiking Season By Timothy Muzzio

Old Line Trail Crew’s Historic Trails in the Monocacy River Natural Resources Management Area (MNRMA)

By Jane Thompson • April 2, 2026
Old Line Trail Crew’s Historic Trails in the Monocacy River Natural Resources Management Area (MNRMA) Article by Jane Thompson, Photos by Eve Proper

Volunteers Requested: Konnarock Trail Crew

By Matt Waurio • April 2, 2026
Volunteers Requested: Konnarock Trail Crew Article and Photo by Matt Waurio

"What on Earth?"

By Ray Barbehenn • April 2, 2026
"What on Earth?" Article and Photos by Ray Barbehenn

What’s that Flower?

By RIchard Stromberg • April 2, 2026
What’s that Flower? Buzzard Rock to Veach Gap in Summer  Article and Photos by Richard Stromberg

New PATC Online Store Launches just in time for spring!

By PATC • April 2, 2026
New PATC Online Store Launches just in time for spring!

Leading the Way: How to Become a PATC Hike Leader

By Michael DeMarco and Sue Collins • February 24, 2026
Leading the Way: How to Become a PATC Hike Leader Michael DeMarco and Sue Collins