About us
We love the Great Outdoors and explore it through many different hikes, backpacking tours and skiing events.
Join us on the trails in the mountains, the forests and the woods. Breathe deeply of the fresh air and feel nature's healing powers. With easy banter, camaraderie, some socializing over food and drink, all in our world will be ok.
We value fellowship and camaraderie, practice good hiking etiquette by taking breaks as necessary, and have one guide in front with a "sweeper" in the back in order to leave no hiker alone. We are very supportive of each other, focus on trail safety, and practice Leave No Trace ethics.
The club has a $5 annual membership fee, payable at the end of a 30-day free trial.
Prospective members must confirm they have read the BMHC Etiquette before being accepted into the club.
Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with the following.
DISCLAIMER/Liability Waiver: The Blue Mountain Hiking Club (BMHC) and its Leaders and Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attend” you are confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and you will not hold any hike leader/organizer, participant, BMHC member, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. You are fully responsible for yourself and any person under the age of eighteen you bring with you on any hike or event.
Featured event
BMHC Picnic, 2026
It's been two years since our last club picnic. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Let's remedy that by gathering in Washington, VA, to celebrate our club and the long awaited arrival of Autumn. We'll enjoy a relaxing afternoon of camaraderie, good food, and drink. No hiking required.
You've probably driven by this little park dozens of times and never noticed it. For information about the park, please visit https://www.rappahannockcountypark.org
Place: Rappahannock County Park
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: Noon to 3:50 pm
Address: 7 Park Lane, Washington, VA
or GPS Coordinates: 38.710800, -78.152716
As in the past, this will be a pot luck, so bring your favorite dish to share, your beverage of choice, and chairs (if you don't want to sit on a picnic table bench). Disposable plates, cups and utensils will be provided. We also encourage you to bring your own non-disposable dinnerware to reduce the amount of waste going into a landfill.
This is a rain or shine event. The picnic pavilion is equipped with the following:
- Covered area (48' x48')
- 11 picnic tables, 8 people each
- 1 wheelchair accessible table
- 6 electrical outlets
- Fireplace
- Acessible year-round family restroom
- ADA accessible walkway from parking lot
I'm trying Perfect Potluck as a way to coordinate who is bringing what. Please click the following link.
Perfect Potluck
Children and dogs are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Trails,
Steve
Upcoming events
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BMHC Picnic, 2026
Rappahannock County Park, 7 Park Ln, Washington, VA 22747, USA, Washington, VA, USIt's been two years since our last club picnic. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Let's remedy that by gathering in Washington, VA, to celebrate our club and the long awaited arrival of Autumn. We'll enjoy a relaxing afternoon of camaraderie, good food, and drink. No hiking required.
You've probably driven by this little park dozens of times and never noticed it. For information about the park, please visit https://www.rappahannockcountypark.org
Place: Rappahannock County Park
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: Noon to 3:50 pm
Address: 7 Park Lane, Washington, VA
or GPS Coordinates: 38.710800, -78.152716As in the past, this will be a pot luck, so bring your favorite dish to share, your beverage of choice, and chairs (if you don't want to sit on a picnic table bench). Disposable plates, cups and utensils will be provided. We also encourage you to bring your own non-disposable dinnerware to reduce the amount of waste going into a landfill.
This is a rain or shine event. The picnic pavilion is equipped with the following:
- Covered area (48' x48')
- 11 picnic tables, 8 people each
- 1 wheelchair accessible table
- 6 electrical outlets
- Fireplace
- Acessible year-round family restroom
- ADA accessible walkway from parking lot
I'm trying Perfect Potluck as a way to coordinate who is bringing what. Please click the following link.
Perfect PotluckChildren and dogs are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Trails,
Steve30 attendees
AT South Fall Backpack
Location not specified yetModerately strenuous. 5 miles on day one and 7 miles on day two. Total two-day elevation gain of 2,200'. Camp at Whiskey Hollow Shelter/AT.
This trip is limited to ten experienced backpackers.
#1 Shuttle trailhead 38.91145, -78.05296 Meet here at 9:30 on Wednesday, Oct 21. (We will gather here and assign vehicles for the shuttle to the trailhead).
#2 Hike Trailhead 39.01848, -77.96838 Depart for hike at 10:15.
Re-hydration
The Apple House, 4675 John Marshall Hwy, Linden, VA 226425 attendees
Past events
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