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November 1, 2026
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Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 beyond McAfee Knob to Campbell Shelter and back. 8.8 miles.
Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail near Roanoke Mountain. 5.4 miles.
Sprouts Run/Wilson Mountain Trails loop. 8 miles.
Maryland Appalachian Trail section from U.S. 40 north to Pogo Campsite with side trail to Annapolis Rocks and back. 8 miles.
Urban walk from home in Southwest Roanoke to Franklin Road business strip into South Roanoke and back home. About 6 miles.
Appalachian Trail from Va. 311 beyond McAfee Knob to Campbell Shelter and back. 8.8 miles.
Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail near Roanoke Mountain. 5.4 miles.
Sprouts Run/Wilson Mountain Trails loop. 8 miles.
Maryland Appalachian Trail section from U.S. 40 north to Pogo Campsite with side trail to Annapolis Rocks and back. 8 miles.
Urban walk from home in Southwest Roanoke to Franklin Road business strip into South Roanoke and back home. About 6 miles.
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Singing in the Garden
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“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
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