First Landing State Park- Long Creek & Cape Henry Loop

Submitted by taradower on Sat, 11/05/2022 - 06:18pm
Description

First Landing State Park is an oasis for trail runners, hikers, outdoorsy folks, or really anyone trying to escape the hustle and bustle of Virginia Beach. First Landing is the most visited state park in Virginia and contains over 19 miles of trails inside of its 2,888-acres. Additionally it contains one of the most endangered habitat types in the world being the maritime forest. When you visit expect to see lush forest, large native Bald Cypress trees, Broad Bay, beautiful trails, and large dunes on the beach side.

New Forest W to E

Submitted by Amy on Sat, 11/05/2022 - 03:20am
Description

A point to point traverse of the New Forest from Marchwood in the West to Ringwood in the East. A reverse route of Mark Kerry's New Forest East to West. 

The route starts a Marchwood Yacht Club on Southampton Water. It then runs through the village of Marchwood towards Deersleap enclosure and into the forest. From there, the route runs through church place enclosure towards Lyndhurst. This would be a good place to get supplies of needed. 

Monument Freeway

Submitted by James Lauriello on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 02:19pm
Description

The Monument Freeway - an extremely fun 12(ish) mile traverse that links the Northern Colorado Springs peaks together from the towns Monument to Palmer Lake. The Route Could be run S to N or N to S. If run S to N the route begins with Mount Herman and ends in downtown Palmer Lake. Being on the front range and lower elevation, this route provides for a perfect low elevation winter linkup 

Peaks Linked from S to N include 

Mount Herman - 9,063 ft

Raspberry Mountain - 8,616 ft

Chautauqua Mountain - 8,352 ft