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Kurt’s Hikes

CURRENT Kurt’s Hikes

A Secret Hike: Sprouts Run/Wilson Mountain

Sprouts Run/Wilson Mountain Trails loop. 8 miles.

Kinship Remembered: Hiking With My Brother

Maryland Appalachian Trail section from U.S. 40 north to Pogo Campsite with side trail to Annapolis Rocks and back. 8 miles.

Walking Off Dinner

Urban walk from home in Southwest Roanoke to Franklin Road business strip into South Roanoke and back home. About 6 miles.

Where Are The Osage Oranges?

Andy Lane and Appalachian trails up and back to Tinker Cliffs area. 7.4 miles.

Chiggers!

Overlook: Unnamed forest road to Glenwood Horse Trail to another forest road to Appalachian Trail loop. 10.8 miles.

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Kurt on an earlier Sprouts Run/Wilson Mountain hike, last winter.

A Secret Hike: Sprouts Run/Wilson Mountain

Sprouts Run/Wilson Mountain Trails loop. 8 miles.
Pogo Rheinheimer was known for his individuality and determination. By the time of his death at age 16, he had hiked about half of the Appalachian Trail.

Kinship Remembered: Hiking With My Brother

Maryland Appalachian Trail section from U.S. 40 north to Pogo Campsite with side trail to Annapolis Rocks and back. 8 miles.
Dinner. Sort of.

Walking Off Dinner

Urban walk from home in Southwest Roanoke to Franklin Road business strip into South Roanoke and back home. About 6 miles.
Osage orange in fall leaves.

Where Are The Osage Oranges?

Andy Lane and Appalachian trails up and back to Tinker Cliffs area. 7.4 miles.
The top of Apple Orchard Mountain is still home to a giant ball from the FAA.

Chiggers!

Overlook: Unnamed forest road to Glenwood Horse Trail to another forest road to Appalachian Trail loop. 10.8 miles.
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Departments

At Coopers Rock State Forest, new Stargazer cabins invite guests to look up through skylights and telescopes.
Country Roads

Even Closer to Almost Heaven

New Stargazer cabins at Coopers Rock State Forest offer a skyward escape in the mountains of West Virginia.

June 29, 2026
©Duncan Seaman
Country Roads

A Mountain Tradition Turns 90 

Visitors flock to Galax, Virginia, each summer for the Old Fiddlers’ Convention, a days-long celebration of Appalachian music.

June 29, 2026
Synchronous Fireflies
Creature Feature

The Light Fantastic

Fireflies are struggling with the effects of artificial light.

June 29, 2026

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