CONNECTING

ROUND HILL

TO THE

GREAT OUTDOORS

Join us in bringing together local friends and family to unplug and get outside. Let’s discover our amazing backyards — from national treasures like the Appalachian Trail to new local and regional parks.

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HEALTHY

Whether hiking, walking the dog, or watching a sunset, just being outdoors can make you feel energized and alive. Improve your outlook, focus, immune system, vision, and reduce your stress.

ACTIVE

Crafting an active lifestyle covers physical, mental, & social wellbeing. Getting together with folks and families in your community, go for a walk, maybe play at the local park, just hang out. See the idea?

NATURE

Many of us moved to Western Loudoun for the rural, natural beauty. It provides so much for us. And yet, it also needs our help to keep it clean and healthy. So let’s learn how we can both give and receive.

DISCOVER

We are blessed with countless local, regional, and national parks nearby. And it’s growing! Round Hill is expanding its local parks by leaps and bounds. Need motivation or basic know-how to explore these gems? That’s why we’re here!

SUPPORT

The Appalachian Trail travels nearly 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, right past your backyard. We have a special focus to support the A.T., our local trail club PATC, and bring this treasure to our community and schools

2024 Loudoun Appalachian Trail Festival

We’re thrilled to announce the Appalachian Trail Festival’s return. It’s back, and it’s better! The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190-mile footpath, spanning over 14 states. We in Western Loudoun are fortunate. We have this breathtaking beauty right in our backyard. In...

Did You Know? Unique Plants & Animals

The Appalachian Trail is home to many unique plant and animal species, including the white-tailed deer, black bear, and the endangered Virginia big-eared bat. It is also home to the largest salamander in the world, the hellbender, which can grow up to two feet long.

Did You Know? Sleeter Lake Park

Sleeter Lake Park is a hidden gem located in Round Hill, VA. This beautiful 21-acre park offers something for everyone, from fishing and kayaking to hiking and picnicking. The centerpiece of the park is the 100-acre lake, which is home to a variety of fish, including bass, catfish, and sunfish. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for a relaxing day on the water, Sleeter Lake is a great spot for fishing.

In addition to fishing, the park offers a network of hiking trails that wind through the woods and around the lake. The trails range in difficulty from easy to moderate and offer stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills. The park also has a picnic pavilion and several picnic tables, making it a great spot for a family outing or a group gathering.

Army Colonel Frank Sleeter, the original owner of Hill High Orchards, created Sleeter Lake in the late 1960s when he built a dam along a local creek to irrigate his peach and apple orchards.

Be sure to check it out and experience all it has to offer.

You can find more information on the Town website.

Did You Know? Appalachian Trail 5 Miles Away

The Appalachian Trail is less than 5 miles from Round Hill. It’s most prominent local crossing is over Route 7 near Bear’s Den, a beautiful sunset view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River.

Did You Know? ATC in Harper’s Ferry

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Office is located in nearby Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, which is also the headquarters for the National Park Service’s Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

Did You Know? PATC

The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to the conservation of the natural resources and the Appalachian Trail for over 100 years. Here are some interesting facts about the club:

Founded in 1927, the club maintains over 1,000 miles of hiking trails, including 240 miles of the Appalachian Trail, making it one of the largest trail-maintaining organizations in the United States.
The club operates 7 cabins, 4 shelters, and 1 lodge along the Appalachian Trail, providing hikers with safe and affordable accommodations while enjoying the great outdoors.
In addition to trail maintenance, the club offers educational programs, workshops, and guided hikes to help hikers of all skill levels learn more about the Appalachian Trail and the surrounding natural environment.
The club is made up of over 6,000 members who share a passion for hiking, conservation, and the Appalachian Trail. Members can volunteer for trail maintenance projects, attend social events, and connect with other hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The club’s headquarters are located in Vienna, Virginia, and include a bookstore and a museum dedicated to the history and conservation of the Appalachian Trail.

Overall, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club is an important organization that plays a key role in preserving the natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail and promoting outdoor recreation and education.

Did you know? Benton MacKaye

The Appalachian Trail was first proposed by Benton MacKaye in 1921 and took more than 15 years to complete. It was officially opened as a continuous footpath in 1937.

Did You Know? 3 Million Visitors

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy estimates that over 3 million people visit the trail each year, with about 3,000 attempting to hike its entire length.

Did You Know? Round Hill Main Events

Each year, Round Hill hosts a variety of outdoor events and festivals that celebrate the natural beauty of the area, including the Hometown Festival and the Appalachian Trail Festival in The Gap, which feature live music, local art, and activities for all ages.

Did You Know? 14 States

The Appalachian Trail crosses 14 states and passes through a variety of landscapes, including mountains, forests, and meadows.

Did You Know? Virginia’s #1 in Miles

Virginia has the longest stretch of the Appalachian Trail, covering 554 miles and ranging in elevation from 265 to 5,500 feet. That’s more than the 13 other states the trail covers. Get started on your trek with one of our recommended hikes.

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OUR MISSION

— WHAT WE DO —

Unplug. Get Outside. Show how it happens. Connect the dots.

To inspire the good people of Round Hill, VA to get outdoors together and make our community stronger, healthier and happier. To make it happen through local hikes, walks, and events. To connect the dots: local parks, local organizations, schools, teachers, parents, kids, & fellow travelers.

Get Outside Together

It’s simple. We get together. We go outside. It can be a hike, a walk around town, a nature or local history lesson, bringing frisbees to a local park. Not a big production. Just simple, old-fashioned hanging out — outside.

Events & Celebrations

What’s life without a good party? A few times a year, we’ll pull together events for the community to showcase all this greatness around us whether it’s the Appalachian Trail, camping and hiking, local parks, or anything inspiring we discover along the way.

Educational Outreach

A lot of people don’t know. A lot of people want to know more. And we have a bunch of incredible teachers and schools doing the good work already. We will help to hook all these ideas and people together — the adults, the kids, the young-at-heart.

Service Projects

There are so many local organizations doing amazing work to preserve the great outdoors for us. Why not get together with them and help make more magic? That’s just what we’ll do, by helping willing volunteers and local groups find each other.

Leave No Trace

The Leave No Trace principles were developed to guide our outdoor explorations and minimize our impact on the environment. We strive to weave these principles into our own activities, events, and teaching.

Stewardship

We will explore ways to responsibly use and protect our natural resources through conservation and sustainable practices. Quite simply, we’ll constantly look for ways to mindfully leave Round Hill and Loudoun County better than we found it.