A hike more precious than gold
There's more lore than ore along the Goldmine Loop Trail, but the real treasure lies in the beauty of the setting.
We'll combine the 2.5-mile Goldmine Loop Trail with the 2.5-mile loop to the Maryland Overlook at Great Falls for a lovely fall hike. The views from the Overlook of the Potomac River Valley and the C&O Canal are spectacular! The moderate trails are through an airy forest in the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
After the hike, we'll gather for a potluck brunch at a member's home nearby.
Sorry, no doggies on this hike and brunch.
This free activity is open to members and non-members of Women Outdoors. Non-members are welcome to attend two WO events as guests. On your third event, we'll ask you to join the Mid-Atlantic Region of Women Outdoors. You can also join right now by clicking on this Join Us link.
Registration closes on Friday, Nov. 10.
Bring:
- Water
- Snacks for the trail
- Binoculars (optional)
- Hat, gloves, layers for warmth
- Potluck dish for the brunch
Please respect the trip leaders and other members and arrive on time - 10:00 a.m.
The automatic confirmation email will contain the exact meeting location for this event. Please save it or print it out in case there is not cell coverage in the area.
COVID-19 protocol:
- Required for this event: All members are asked to take a COVID-19 antigen rapid test at home either the night before (Saturday, Nov. 11) or the morning of (Sunday, Nov. 12) the hike and brunch and only attend if they test negative.
- Members are also asked to stay home if they are experiencing ANY cold or flu symptoms on the day of the event.
If you come down with Covid within 5 days of a Women Outdoors event, please email MidAtlantic@womenoutdoors.org and Becky@womenoutdoors.org immediately so we can notify the other participants of their possible exposure.
RSVP and Cancellation – IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
If you register but then are unable to attend, please cancel your registration. Events may be cancelled due to lack of attendance, as well as changes in weather or other circumstances.
If you must cancel at the last minute, call or text the event host/trip leader (see your confirmation email for contact details) and let her know who it is who is calling/texting.
To Cancel: Go to your Registration List
- Click on this event in your list.
- Click on the Already registered link under the REGISTER button.
- At the next page that opens with your registration form, click on the CANCEL REGISTRATION button, and then again click on Cancel Registration on the pop-up form.
- Ignore the link to contact the administrator.
