A brief pause at the false summit.

A wonderful surprise! At the fist overlook before the rock scramble, a group of musicians played for the weary hikers as they rested and snacked.

Eventually, the hike UP will end. The summit views were spectacular. The remaining snow on the mountain sides added to the views. Although, it made it a rather strenuous and difficult climb down in certain areas. The trail in some areas resembled more of a bob sledding course than a mountain trail.

White Oak Canyon Hike

The canyon was flowing well, due to the snow storm on the previous Wednesday.

 Madison reading her book after a bite of lunch.

The Menehune have made it to Virginia!
Madison was on the lookout all day

Old Rag & Corbin Hollow Trail Hike

My first Trail Patrol. I chose to do a hike from the parking area at Old Rag Mountain up Weakly Hollow Fire Road to the Corbin Hollow Trail. Then traveled down the Old Rag Fire Road until reaching the Old Rag Shelter.

 This fireplace is found before even reaching the Old Rag Mountain trail head. If you don't look about while hiking up the paved road toward the trail, you'll miss this one.

 An interesting cascade and the remnants of a cabin right along the side of Corbin Hollow Trail. The stone fireplace has fallen into the house, but other hikers have placed the steel door in front of the foundation.

 A couple of items left behind from when the local inhabitants were removed from the hollow when creating the park. A porcelain covered steel bowl and a steel wash tub found off trail.

Almost complete with requirements for the PATC Trail Patrol.
I completed my Wilderness First Aid/CPR (WFA/CPR) Class at Emergency Response Training (http://onthetrailfirstaid.com). Only need to attend the next TP Meeting to become a full member.

I will be patrolling as many areas as possible, but believe I will be spending most of my time in the Corbin & Weakly Hollow areas near Old Rag Mountain.