Autumn Guide 2018

Mountain Trekkers Walking Club Join us for some great fun, good exercise and an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. A chance to learn about the area in which we live, both legend and folklore! The walks are easy to moderate in terrain and 2 to 4 miles in length. Assessing the right WALK for you can enhance your experience out on the trail. Monty’s trail rating system: Level I: Leisurely stroll. Participants at this level will be exercising by walking a couple of miles, stretching your legs and looking to get outdoors for fresh air and sunshine! Trail would consist of flat or gradual terrain and typically a paved or groomed surface. Level II: Moderate exercise. Explore nature off the beaten path by stepping over trail obstacles with root and rock outcroppings, climb and descend moderate uneven terrain, and know your personal limitations. Walking shoes with a cleaved sole are required for this level hike. Level III: Heart Pumping Exercise. Participants in good physical condition and are capable of maneuvering rough, uneven terrain along with elevation gains, loose surface material should be expected. High top hiking boots or a shoe with ankle support and cleaved sole is required for this level hike. NEW RIVER TRAIL (Level I) – $30 One of America’s premier rail-trails affords us an opportunity for an autumn hike along the New River. Along the way you will see railroading highlights, trestle bridges, rugged scenery carved out by the New River along the trail. Lunch will be an in-house boxed lunch at the Draper Merc Restaurant featuring a sandwich of your choice and ice cream. Registration deadline is Sept. 18

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Pickup Locations

Course

Fri., Sep. 28 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

First & Main Shopping Center

6405

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Montgomery County Government Center

GRANDVIEW STATE PARK (Level II) – $15 Visit one of West Virginia’s premier state parks and enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of the gorge and river far below. We will take a two mile Ranger led hike along the Canyon Rim Trail learning a bit of history and facts about the state park. Along the trails are excellent opportunities to view wildlife, deer, wild turkey, raptors and song birds. Lunch will be on your own in Beckley. Registration deadline is Oct. 10

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Pickup Locations

Course

Thur., Oct. 18 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Montgomery County Government Center

6406

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

First & Main Shopping Center

ROANOKE GREENWAY (Level I) – $28 Get outside and enjoy the sunshine on this two-mile winter hike along the Roanoke Valley Greenway. Our goal is to hike as much as the greenway as possible over a series of hikes. Lunch will be at Sunnybrook Inn featuring a seasonal lunch buffet. Bundle up and get some fresh air and exercise for a fun winter walk. You will have an opportunity to visit the Orvis Outlet Store for a holiday bargain. Registration deadline is Dec. 4

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Pickup Locations

Course

Tue., Dec. 11 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

First & Main Shopping Center

6407

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Montgomery County Government Center

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