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Yellow Cliffs
New Market, VA Length: 3.1 miles Elevation Gain: 1100 feet Kid Friendly: Yes! Mostly steep grades, but short and not hazardous. Dog Friendly: Yes, with caution during the winter months and not for older dogs with hip and maneuvering problems due to mild rock scrambling.Baby-Wearing Friendly: Yes, no major obstaclesWill my kids whine?: Probably. Most Read more
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Kennedy’s Peak
Luray, VA/Fort Valley Area Length: 5.3-7.96 Miles Elevation gain: 942-1342 Feet Kid Friendly: Mostly, some steep grades especially on the longer route. For smaller children consider starting from the upper lot if they’re not acclimated to this type of incline (> 20% at times)Dog Friendly: Yes!Baby-Wearing Friendly: Yes, no major obstaclesWill my kids whine?: Probably Read more
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Buzzard Rock
Front Royal/Strasburg area off 619 Length: 4.1 Miles Elevation gain: 720 Feet Kid Friendly: Yes! One notable steep grade. A few rocks to climb over.Dog Friendly: Yes, top may be challenging for older or larger dogs.Baby-Wearing Friendly: Yes, no major obstacles.Will my kids whine?: Probably, around 1.4 miles in, past the fish hatchery overlook. Whining Read more
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Big Schloss
Woodstock, VA area (VA/WV Line near Wolf Gap and Trout Pond) Length: 4.5 MIles Elevation gain: 1,117 Feet Kid Friendly: Mostly, some steep grades, average of 11-12% during steeper climbs.Dog Friendly: Yes, top may be challenging depending on how far out they go on the summit.Baby-Wearing Friendly: Yes, no major obstaclesWill my kids whine?: Probably Read more
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The Buzz!
We went up Buzzard Rock this weekend. Beautiful day, very windy, overall great trip. For the main article on Buzzard Rock, including directions, click here. The streams were up and there were more things to to call a “crossing” than the average day. For those of you that haven’t been up on The Buzz for Read more
ADVENTURE
GIRL
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