Queer Winter Day Hike in Shenandoah National Park
Febuary 24, 2024 — 10:30 - 2:00 pm ET
Rain date: March 23, 2024
Last day to register: Feb 21, 2024
Always wanted to explore Shenandoah National Park but haven’t had the chance to? Join TVOP Volunteers Jeamme and Elena on an intermediate hike in Shenandoah National Park! This hike is for folks who are excited to see Shenandoah in the off-season, love a scenic hike, and who want to walk part of the Appalachian Trail. Bring your sense of adventure and be outdoors with queer community. Some hiking experience is required.
This is an intermediate hike. Trailhead is only accessible by car. Parking and bathrooms (gendered and gender-neutral) are available nearby. There is a fee to enter Shenandoah National Park ($30 per vehicle or $15 per person, or Annual Pass for $80).
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Sperryville, VA
(Manahoac, Monacan, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) lands)
Parking: Paved parking lot
Pets: Pets are allowed on the trail but must be on leash. Please be prepared to have your pet walk on snow and occasional ice.
Meet: Febuary 24, 2024
Hike: 3.5 mi, 900 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale + Park entry fee
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Hiking shoes with good traction. Bring layers so you can adjust to your needs and changing weather conditions during the hike. Lunch or snacks to eat while on trail. At least 16 oz water.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in an event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
