Distance = 4 milesDifficulty = Moderate Everyone welcome -- families, friends, kids. We'll meet at the Bear's Den parking lot (lower) and head north across Rte 7 to Raven Rocks Hollow, hang out, and enjoy the shade and stream! If you’re thirsty, at the turnaround spot there’s a spring about 100 yards down a blue […]
The Park entrance fee is $25 per vehicle, and the tent camping fee at Big Meadows Campground is $20 if you plan to stay over. First come - first served sites may go quickly, so arrival early Sunday afternoon may be a good idea! The park is sponsoring many activities this weekend! See https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/night-sky-festival.htmfor details. […]
Join us in learning best practices to follow when enjoying the outdoors -- the 7 Leave No Trace Principles. We're honored to have guest speaker Rush Williamson from the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC). We'll meet at Round Hill Town Hall (23 Main St). Leave No Trace Principles------------------------------------1. Plan ahead and prepare.2. Travel and camp […]
Everyone welcome — families, friends, kids. This walk takes you on a paved path through the old golf course along the Shenandoah River, then off-road on a flat footpath that winds through a grove of paw-paw trees, across a stream over stepping stones, and then a few more steps until we reach a beautiful waterfall. If […]
Everyone welcome -- families, friends, kids. A simple walk in the woods along the Appalachian Trail with the David Lesser shelter at the turnaround point - an excellent example of an Appalachian Trail shelter used by thru-hikers walking from Georgia to Maine. It's the perfect midway point to relax and eat your lunch, complete with […]
Start the new year on the good foot! Everyone welcome -- families, friends, kids. A beautiful hike at Sky Meadows State Park on the Lost Mountain side (30 minutes from Round Hill). We're supporting two hikes, you are free to choose the shorter or longer route. Hike B includes Hike A, but adds an extension […]
Stop By, Say Hi at our Kick-Off & Open House. Learn more about us and our upcoming events -- Appalachian Trail Art Show-- Appalachian Trail Festival-- Community Hikes-- Screen-Free Week-- Croquet Tournament
Want to help make the Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival happen? We'd love to have your help. You can post ideas on the festival page (https://www.facebook.com/roundhillat/), send us links, share our posts, chair a committee.... You can also join us in person on Tuesday, February 26, at B Chord Brewing (future site of our fest) […]
Join Round Hill's Appalachian Trail Art Show celebrating the Trail and the surrounding Great Outdoors. The A.T. is a designated National Scenic Trail that stretches 2,200 miles from Maine to Georgia. It’s right in our backyard, less than 5 miles away, with local hotspots like Bear’s Den and Raven Rocks. Help us to connect our […]
I've been itching to get out for a longer hike, and here it is. Join me on a stretch of the Appalachian Trail called the Roller Coaster. Just take a look at the elevation map and the hills and the name says it all. This is a 13.5-mile point-to-point hike from Rte 7 to Rte […]
Round Hill Outdoors celebrates Screen-Free Week as a way to help our community discover the joys of life beyond our electronics. Visit our website for our daily event schedule: https://roundhill.at/screen-free
Join us for Round Hill’s celebration to honor Earth Day, Arbor Day, and the official ribbon cutting for the new Niels Poulsen Park. More at --> https://roundhill.at/earth-day
Outdoor games. If raining, indoor games. more at --> https://roundhill.at/screen-free
Story time readings by volunteers more at --> https://roundhill.at/screen-free
A family hike followed with Spirit Night at Vocelli’s and Pop Culture more at --> https://roundhill.at/screen-free
Grab your family or some neighbors and play some games, go for a walk, etc. more at --> https://roundhill.at/screen-free
For all students who took the pledge and completed their activity log AND Spirit Night at Atomic Trampoline! more at --> https://roundhill.at/screen-free
Everyone welcome — families, friends, kids. This is a fantastic hike at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, about 20 minutes north of Round Hill. Note: There is one stream crossing where you'll get your feet wet. The water comes up to about mid-calf. All the more fun, if you ask me! From BRCES... […]
We’ll have a booth at the Open House for the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department, part of the Hometown Festival. We’d love to tell you about the new Round Hill HANDS group, what we’re up to, and all the fun we can create together in our community. And you won’t go away empty-handed — We’ll […]
The United States Croquet Association is hosting a two-day clinic in Round Hill at Woodgrove Park. This leads up to a tournament June 7-9. The clinic will go from 10am until 3pm on Wednesday and Thursday with a 1 hour break for lunch and with courts open for casual play after the clinics and until […]
The Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival celebrates a national, natural treasure in our backyard. Through music, talks and more festival fun, we want to promote hiking at the same time we advocate to protect this scenic resource for future generations. Visit the festival website for more information: https://www.roundhillat.org/
Everyone welcome — families, friends, kids. This walk takes you on a paved path through the old golf course along the Shenandoah River, then off-road on a flat footpath that winds through a grove of paw-paw trees, across a stream over stepping stones, and then a few more steps until we reach a beautiful waterfall. […]
All ability levels and ages welcome! This is a great way to lend a hand to the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) in maintaining its trail network, including the A.T. -- plus you'll meet a lot of great folks. The best part is this trail work is close to home. We're joining forces with the […]
All ability levels and ages welcome! This is a great way to lend a hand to the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) in maintaining its trail network, including the A.T. -- plus you'll meet a lot of great folks. The best part is this trail work is close to home. We're joining forces with the […]
Round Hill Outdoors and the Town of Round Hill sponsored a virtual art show this summer showcasing works inspired by Virginia Native Plants and Animals. Everyone who entered will receive a packet of native wildflower seeds from Watermark Woods and a chance to win a. $50 gift certificate for Native Plants. The raffle winner will […]
The Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival toasts the beauty of the Trail with brews and bites, tunes and talks. Expect a day of live music, trail talks, kids' activities, food and vendors at the Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival on Saturday, September 12th. Meet reps from ten environmental groups and hear tales from the trail. […]
"Deep in the Woods" Acrylic painting by Kathleen Howsare
Please join us in recognizing the artists who contributed to our 2022 Round Hill Appalachian Trail Art Show. All ages are welcome. We will award gift certificates to adult and student artists selected at random. We will have food and beverages for all ages.
The Round Hill Hometown Festival returns to Memorial Day weekend this spring. In addition to the parade and all the other activities around town, Round Hill Outdoors will have a tent with activities for all ages and ideas for connecting with the Great Outdoors. Save the date and see you on the "Best Day of the Year in Round Hill"!
The Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival toasts the beauty of the Trail with brews and bites, tunes and talks. Enjoy live music, trail talks, kids' activities, food and vendors. Talk with reps from environmental/hiking groups and take part in hands-on learning from cooking to nature photography. At this free, family-friendly event, we'll celebrate the A.T. and other outdoor opportunities in the area. Venue: B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Rd., Round Hill, VA. For more info: www.roundhillat.org
