Hiking Trails, Maps, and Equipment

There are ten essentials for backpacking. Without them your short hike could turn into a longterm disaster. No matter how short a trip you are taking anything can happen and you need to be prepared. Essential #1 - Water, #2 - Compass, #3 - Extra food, #4 - First aid kit, #5 - Fire starter, #6 - Flashlight/headlamp, #7 - Extra clothing, #8 - Pocketknife, #9 - Map, #10 - Whistle.

Whether you want a lazy peaceful paddle down the South Fork of the Shenandoah River or hike the scenic trails of the Shenandoah National Park, George Washington National Forest, or the Masanutten Mountains, Appalachian Outdoors Adventures has all the maps and gear to get you started on your adventure!

• The North Face                                         
• Golite
• Osprey
• Tilley
• Leki
• Primus
• Mountain House
• GSI Outdoors
• Sea to Summit
• Petzl
• Grand Trunk

Favorite Hiking Trails

Massanutten/George Washington National Forest

• Bird Knob
• Duncan Knob
• Signal Knob
• Waterfall Mountain
• Kennedy Peak

Shenandoah National Park

• Jeremy's Run
• White Oak Canyon
• Mary's Rock
• Overall Run
• Appalachian Trail
• Old Rag
• Dark Hollow Falls/Rose River Falls Loop