Central VA Trailblazers / Bear’s Den Hostel & Harper’s Ferry Trip
David Thomas
Posted on October 15th, 2012
We went up north this past weekend to Harper’s Ferry for some sightseeing and hiking. The weather was very accommodating and we took lots of photos. Here’s a look at the hike to Raven Rock and back. It is described as strenuous due to the 1500 ft. vertical gain and the very rocky trail on the AT. I was happy to discover that wicking materials really do work in the cool weather. Listening to the wind in the trees I often hiked alone, at my own pace, happy to be among the trees on a trail that has seen many amazing hikers on their way to Georgia or Maine. Earlier we all went to the town of Harper’s Ferry and had some food and…