Links from the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Hiking Information
Please note: Links are being updated. Please go to PATC for up to date links.
Safety Information
- General Backcountry Preparedness
- Winter Clothing
- Heat Stress
- Winter Visits to Shenandoah National Park
- Hiking Safety Tips from the ATC
- Trail Encounters, including cougars, bears, ticks, and more
- Altitude Sickness -- one doctor's words and a FAQ
Hiking Destinations
- Shenandoah National Park
- Tuscarora Trail
- Potomac Heritage Trail (map only)
- Massanutten Trail -- Updated July 2002!
- Great North Mountain -- New July 2002!
- Places that allow Hiking Only
- Places that allow Backpacking and Hiking
- Digital Elevation Model Renderings of many of our most popular hiking locations.
- Use the
GetOutdoors.com Destination Finder
- Visit Trails.com for hiking recommendations
