Tim Murphy
Chimney Rock State Park
The anomalous geologic formations of Chimney Rock have been captivating the inhabitants of North Carolina’s Hickory Nut Gorge for...
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Tim Murphy
- Feb 10, 2019
- 6 min
Trail Trials: Mount Mitchell
The Black Mountains of western North Carolina bear some of the tallest peaks in the eastern United States. Mount Mitchell, which measures...
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Tim Murphy
- Jan 26, 2019
- 1 min
The Virginia Creeper Trail Video
Hi everyone! A few weeks ago, I ventured down to southwest Virginia and biked the Virginia Creeper Trail--a 34.3-mile rail-trail situated...
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Tim Murphy
- Jan 20, 2019
- 10 min
The Virginia Creeper Trail
The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34-mile bike path that follows the Abingdon branch of the old Norfolk and Western Railway. The railroad,...
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Tim Murphy
- Jan 13, 2019
- 6 min
Trail Trials: Mount Rogers
Mount Rogers, measuring in at 5,729 feet above sea-level, holds the distinction as the tallest point in Virginia and the fourth-highest...
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Tim Murphy
- Dec 16, 2018
- 7 min
Belle Isle
Amidst the roaring rapids of the James River and the towering skyline of downtown Richmond, Virginia, Belle Isle stands out as one of the...
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Tim Murphy
- May 25, 2018
- 6 min
Great Falls
Two states. One incredible destination. The rapids at Great Falls are some of the most majestic on the East Coast and draw millions of...
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Tim Murphy
- Mar 21, 2018
- 2 min
Trail Trials: Thurston Griggs Trail to Black Rock
Along the mountainous landscape outside of Smithsburg, Maryland, the Thurston Griggs and Appalachian Trails combine to form a lightly...
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Tim Murphy
- Mar 18, 2018
- 4 min
Virginia's Natural Bridge
Towering high above the cascades of Cedar Creek, Virginia, stands one of America's most revered geologic formations--The Natural Bridge!...
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Tim Murphy
- Mar 10, 2018
- 6 min
Pine Grove Furnace and Sunset Rocks Trail
Needing a rebound from my last hiking experience at Signal Knob, I ventured up to Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest to hike the Sunset...
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Tim Murphy
- Jan 21, 2018
- 2 min
Trail Trials: Signal Knob
The Signal Knob Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back path that runs outside of Front Royal, Virginia, in the George Washington National...
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Tim Murphy
- Jan 14, 2018
- 4 min
Trail Trials: Dahlgren Chapel to Washington Monument
Yesterday, despite the bitter cold and howling winds, I decided to venture out and hike along the Appalachian Trail from Dahlgren Chapel...
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Tim Murphy
- Dec 1, 2017
- 9 min
The Washington and Old Dominion Trail
The Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) is a 45-mile paved rail trail that runs from Shirlington, VA to Purcellville, VA. The path follows...
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Tim Murphy
- Nov 13, 2017
- 7 min
Trail Trials: Catoctin Mountain and Cunningham Falls
This past weekend I explored the backwoods of Thurmont, MD, at Catoctin State Park. This park is approximately 8 square miles in area and...
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Tim Murphy
- Sep 30, 2017
- 5 min
The Richmond Canal Walk
The Richmond Canal Walk is a 1.25-mile historic trail that follows a reconstructed portion of the James River and Kanawha Canal through...
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Tim Murphy
- Aug 10, 2017
- 3 min
Trail Trials: Old Rag
In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, located just outside of Sperryville, VA, stands one of the most impressive and tallest peaks in...
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Tim Murphy
- Jul 30, 2017
- 3 min
Sky Meadows State Park
Last week I traveled to Delaplane, Virginia, to visit Sky Meadows State Park, a sprawling 1600-acres rich in history and surrounded by...
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Tim Murphy
- Jun 25, 2017
- 2 min
Trail Trials: Sugarloaf Mountain
Located just outside of Dickerson, MD, Sugarloaf Mountain is arguably one of the most popular hiking destinations in the state. Its close...
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Tim Murphy
- Jun 22, 2017
- 2 min
Trail Trials: Weverton Cliff
Weverton Cliff is one the lesser-known hiking gems in the tri-state area of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Overlooking the...
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Tim Murphy
- Jun 20, 2017
- 2 min
Trail Trials: Bear's Den
Hi all! It’s been a busy couple of months off from the site. Back in May, I graduated from the College of William and Mary with a double...
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