Shenandoah National Park: Catlett Mountain! A Very Strenuous 14 Mile Hike!
- January 6 · 10:00 AM
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Shenandoah National Park: Catlett Mountain
A Very Strenuous 14 Mile Hike!
One of the less traveled hikes in the Shenandoah National Park, the Catlett Mountain circuit is one of the most beautiful hikes in the SNP for fall colors although it is a sight to see during any season. Starting from the same parking area as Old Rag, leave the crowds behind, as you can do this hike and not see another person on the whole circuit. There are stream crossing and two butt-kicker hills to make certain you get a great workout!
Note that while this is a spectacular hike, it is very strenuous. This hike is much more challenging that Old Rag which many consider a strenuous hike. If have not earned pre-approval status our for very strenuous hikes, you must contact the hike leader before signing up for this hike so you can make an informed decision regarding this hike. It is dangerous to hike beyond your physical limitations. About 48 hours before the hike, I will check to see if anyone has signed up for this hike without contacting the leader and remove them for safety purposes. Thank you for your understanding.
Hike Pace
This hike will be a moderate pace of about 2.5mph and a perfect pace for those hiking at this level for the first time, or who enjoy taking few more stops along the way. Take note, that no matter the pace, this is a Very Strenuous hike and not for hikers who are not well-conditioned.
Trail Information
Nearby City: Sperryville
Length: 14 total miles
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Very Strenuous due to a couple of steep hills and rugged terrain.
Elevation Gain: 2977 feet
Highlights: Solitude and fantastic views
Wildlife: Deer, foxes, black bears
Special Winter Gear Note:
Traction gear is a must in order to hike in the winter with our group for safety and so we can hike all four seasons! The most dependable/reliable gear in our opinion is either Kahtoola Microspikes or STABILicers Originals( Stabilicer "Originals" and not the "lites" as too many "lites" have snapped while out on the trail) and YakTrax are highly discouraged. Traction gear/ice cleats come in handy for getting the mail or walking the dog, in addition to any other outdoor activity where there is ice involved! You can run on the ice with them on and many runners do just that!
Weather Information
We hike rain, snow or shine (Hence the special gear requiremnet)! Click here for the forecast of the area we will be hiking.
Carpool Information
There are 2 carpools for this hike!
Baltimore Area Carpool
To carpool or caravan from the Baltimore metro area, meet at Savage Station. Click here for directions to Savage Station. Use the comment section to discuss carpooling with other members.
DC Area Carpool
To carpool or caravan from the metro DC area, meetup at the Centerville Park and Ride. Click here for information and directions to the Centerville location. Use the comment section to discuss carpooling with other members.
If you can drive or want to carpool from additional locations, please post your location in the comment section below. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment - by just offering a ride!
Directions to the Hike
Click here for directions to where we meet for this hike.
Hike is at 10:00 a.m
Carpool meetup time from Savage Station is 7:45 a.m.
Carpool meetup time at Centerville Park and Ride is 8:30 a.m.
Fido is not welcome on this hike without the leaders permission
See you there and please take our numbers with you just in case...
Steve: [masked]
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Steve G.
Thanks for coming, Darwin! You're always welcome on any of our hikes, hope to see you again soon!
January 7
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David March
Steve, Thanks for another great hike! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Cheers, David
2 · January 6
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Steve G.
Great hike! Great Hikers!
What a difference in temperature there was today, from a balmy 40ish at the trailhead to bitter cold up at Skyline. Was wishing I hadn't ditched my jacket in the car while catching my death at the top. I usually thrive in the cold, but that was a bit much even for me. Still had a great time, though!
Hope you all had a great time, too, and hope to see all of you out on the trail again soon! Thanks everybody for spending your Sunday hiking with me!
2 · January 6
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Irene
i got a tire blow-out on the way to centerville and had to wait for aaa (i didn't have a spare!!!!! so they had to come and do a fix-a-flat, otherwise i probably would've made it if i changed the tire myself) i am soooooooooo sad having missed this hike! ;(. hope you guys had a fabulous hike, and took lots of pics.. see you all next time!
January 6
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Steve G.
Sorry to hear about your car troubles, Irene. Stuff happens, and that's a perfectly acceptable excuse for missing a hike. Thanks for making the effort to let me know not to expect you. Still sorry you weren't able to join us, and hope to see you on another hike soon.
January 6
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David Caviness
Another great hike Steve! Thanks to you and the group for a wonderful day in the woods.
2 · January 6
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irina rickard
Steve just got call from Irene, she got troubles with her car and she can't make it today,just let all you know .
January 6
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Steve G.
Two bits for y'all Centreville carpoolers, 1) In case you didn't notice, Will changed his rsvp to no, so don't expect him. 2) I'm not planing on stopping in Centreville myself. See you in a bit.
January 6
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Darwin
Hello everyone, I'm on Capitol Hill DC. area and I'll need a ride, can make to Vienna Metro, if any one is coming that way and have an spot on your car I'll really appreciate if can be pick up from there, please let me know.
Happy to help whit gas.January 5
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Steve G.
Quick reminder to everybody,
if you aren't "pre-approved for strenuous hikes", and haven't hiked with me prior, you must contact me __before__ signing up for this hike, like it says above.
No, putting some text in your rsvp does not count as contacting me.
January 2
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Steve G.
I'm waiting for some clarification from Zen, but everybody else is good to go. If you have questions about your status, email me. Please keep it out of the comments.
January 4
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Mike Korin
I will be at the Centreville parking lot. If anybody has room for me that would be great. Looking forward to hitting the trail with you.
January 4
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Irene
Does anyone want to meet to carpool from Silver Spring area or Centerville metro lot.. or from Greenbelt metro lot? am coming from Greenbelt
January 2
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12 attended
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Maggie Snowel
Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes! 01/20/2013
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Darwin
Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes!
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Bill Peters
Certified Hike Leader!
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Tom
Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes!
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David March
Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes! 01/20/2013
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irina rickard
Certified Hike Leader
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Chris Taylor
Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes! 01/14/13
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David Caviness
Pre-Approved for Very Strenuous Hikes!
Your organizer's refund policy for Shenandoah National Park: Catlett Mountain! A Very Strenuous 14 Mile Hike!
Refunds offered if:
- the Meetup is cancelled
- the Meetup is rescheduled
- you can cancel at least 2 day(s) before the Meetup
Additional notes: Refund if you change your RSVP to a no 48 hours PRIOR to hike time.
Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.
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