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MSV Foundation Blue Ridge Tunnel Hike and Picnic

East Trailhead: George Washington National Forest, Afton, VA  
Sunday, September 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM   iCalendar Eastern Standard Time

Join the MSV Foundation Advisory and Engagement committee for a walk through the Blue Ridge Tunnel and then a picnic at chairman, Kathy Scarbalis' house after. You can come just for the walk or just for the picnic or both!

Blue Ridge Tunnel Walk at 1:00 pm
Picnic at Kathy Scarbalis' house following the completion of the Hike at approximately 3:00 p.m. 
Enjoy the hike, picnic or both.

RSVP by Wednesday, September 25th by 5:00 p.m.

East Trailhead: George Washington National Forest  

215 Afton Depot Ln
Afton, VA 22920-2223

Map & Directions

Questions? Email Sr. Director of Development Denise Kranich, dkranich@msv.org.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please wear walking shoes and bring a light for the tunnel. 

Rain date is Sunday, October 5th. Same times.


Click here to visit Hiking Upward for further details about the hike. 
Picnic address provided in registration confirmation email.

Current Registrants

Member NameGuest NameCompanyCityDate Registered
Ms. Denise KranichKranich, DeniseMedical Society of VirginiaRichmond3/12/2025
Dr. Kurtis Scott Elward,Sentara HealthCharlottesville3/15/2025
Elward, Deborah3/15/2025
PA Kathleen Scarbalis,Highland Consulting, LLCNellysford4/17/2025
Scarbalis, David4/17/2025
Dr. Samuel Dan Caughron,Charlottesville6/10/2025
Brooke Carolanne Hardesty,Charlottesville9/7/2025
Dr. Claire Han Li,VCU HealthRichmond9/14/2025
Schmitz, Pat9/14/2025
Dr. Sharon Lyvonne Sheffield,Franklin9/15/2025