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Spring Hike with the UHP

March 21, 2019January 16, 2020Events

Already getting sick of the city life? Eager to explore beyond E and K streets? Love the smell of the Shenandoah river in the morning? Hike with the Honors Program!

On Sunday, April 7th, the Honors Program is hosting a $7 hike with the honors community and certified TRAiLS guides. We’re going to Old Rag. The Old Rag hike is a trademark favorite for DC hikers and features challenging rock scrambles and stunning views of the Shenandoah valley. Located in the heart of Shenandoah National Park the mountain trail has a fun 2 mile section of scrambling and sliding through and around granite boulders on the way to the summit.

We will be meeting at 8:30AM at the Honors townhouse and breakfast will provided before we get on the bus. We will hike the 9 mile loop that extends around Old Rag which features narrow passageways, rock scrambles, and gorgeous views of the Shenandoah valley. Lunch will be provided. After completing the 9 mile circuit we will drive back to campus arriving approximately at 6:00 PM.

Sign up here by 4/2!

Hike Harpers Ferry with the UHP

August 31, 2018January 16, 2020Events

Already getting sick of the city life? Eager to explore beyond E and K streets? Love the smell of the Shenandoah river in the morning? Hike with the Honors Program!
On Saturday, September 15th, the Honors Program is hosting a $5 hike with your classmates, Prof. Ralkowski, and staff, and certified TRAiLS guides. We’re going to Harpers Ferry, a historic town in West Virginia, complete with actors in historic garb and a big ole mountain to climb!
We’ll meet in the Foggy Bottom townhouse at 8:15 am, and the hike should last most of the day, returning to campus in the early evening. Whether you are a professional hiker or have never even scaled an escalator, come out, enjoy the fall sunshine, and get to know UHPers outside the classroom. We’ll provide lunch and guides, you provide insightful questions and witty banter.

Sign up here by 9/12!

Spring 2015 Hike with Prof. Ralkowski

April 2, 2015Extracurricular Opportunity, Featured, General News2 Comments

Join Professor Mark Ralkowski and GW TRAiLS for a day-long hike in Shenandoah National Park!

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Saturday, April 18, 2015 – Leave from the UHP Townhouse at 7:45am, return at 6pm.

Old Rag Day Hike
Trip Leaders: GWTRAiLS

Cost: Free to UHP Students!!

Destination:

Located in Shenandoah National Park, Old Rag is one of the most popular hikes in the region. It is a circuit hike with some beautiful panoramic views and some cool rock scrambles. The total loop is 8 miles, so this would definitely be a trip that takes an entire day. We’ll provide lunch — sandwich assortments from the GW Deli!

PLEASE RSVP BY FRIDAY, APRIL 17. You MUST register to attend!

Hike Shenandoah with Prof. Ralkowski

March 25, 2014Events, Featured

old rag Go take a hike with UHP Professor Mark Ralkowski! He’s teamed up with GWTRAiLS for a hike in Shenandoah National Park!
Saturday, April 5, 2014 – Leave at 7:30am, return 7pm.
Old Rag Day Hike
Trip Leaders: Philip Tateyama + Lauren Mitchell
Destination:
Located in Shenandoah National Park, Old Rag is one of the most popular hikes in the region. It is a circuit hike with some beautiful panoramic views and some cool rock scrambles. The total loop is 8 miles, so this would definitely be a trip that takes an entire day. (Despite what the registration form says, we’ll provide lunch — sandwich assortments from the GW Deli!)

You MUST register before Wednesday, April 2nd!

Register online now!

Last Chance to Hike with the UHP

September 16, 2013General News

Everybody knows the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and even the Smithsonians. But did you know about the wild island of DC?
On Saturday, September 21st, the Honors Program is hosting a free hike with your classmates, professors and certified TRAiLS guides. We’re going to Theodore Roosevelt Island, an island in the Potomac River!
We’ll leave the Foggy Bottom townhouse at 10 am, and the hike should last a few hours, returning to campus in the early afternoon. Whether you are a professional hiker or have never left the confines of the city, come out, enjoy the fall sunshine and get to know UHPers outside the classroom. We’ll provide lunch and guides, you provide insightful questions and witty banter.

Sign up here!

Hike with the Honors Program!

September 3, 2013Events, Featured

Already getting sick of the city life? Eager to discover one of DC’s hidden gems? Love the smell of the Potomac in the morning? Hike with the Honors Program!
On Saturday, September 21st, the Honors Program is hosting a free hike with your classmates, professors and certified TRAiLS guides. We’re going to Theodore Roosevelt Island, an island in the Potomac River!
We’ll leave the Foggy Bottom townhouse at 10 am, and the hike should last a few hours, returning to campus in the early afternoon. Whether you are a professional hiker or have never left the confines of the city, come out, enjoy the fall sunshine and get to know UHPers outside the classroom. We’ll provide lunch and guides, you provide insightful questions and witty banter.

Sign up here!

Hike at Theodore Roosevelt Island

August 20, 2013Events

The University Honors Program is partnering with GWTRAiLS to take a hike in nature right here in DC.
On Saturday, September 20th, a crew will head off to Theodore Rooseve Island, one of the most beautiful and least touristy places in the neighborhood. We’ll have more details coming soon (including how to sign up) but for now, mark your calendars!