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Geology Hike 

Date:  Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 
Where:  High Knob Fire Tower
.  Meet at Food Lion - 42 South in Harrisonburg (1751 South High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801).  We will carpool or caravan to the parking lot on the crest of Shenandoah Mountain at the WV line . 
Time:  10:00  a.m.  We will return to Harrisonburg no later than 3:00 p.m.

Hike to High Knob Fire Tower and learn about the geology of Shenandoah Mountain.  Geologist Malcolm Cameron will talk about the geologic history and processes that formed Shenandoah Mountain and the rock formations found there. A climb to the top of the fire tower yields a great view of the proposed Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area and the Allegheny Front in WV.
 
The hike is 3 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 650 feet.  It could be windy on top, so dress warmly and wear a windbreaker.  Bring water and lunch, and wear sturdy shoes.  We will return to Harrisonburg no later than 3:00 p.m.

Questions:  Contact Malcolm Cameron at (540)234-6273 or malcolmgcameron@gmail.com

Registration: Required
Limit: 20 people

Hike is Full as of Nov. 4.  

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High Knob Fire Tower on the crest of Shenandoah Mountain Photo by Lynn Cameron
Cosponsored by Friends of Shenandoah Mountain, PATC-Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapter, and Headwaters Master Naturalists
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Contact Friends of Shenandoah Mountain
info@friendsofshenandoahmountain.org
5653 Beards Ford Rd.
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
(540) 234-6273