VMO: Southern Massanutten (~40 miles)

Since the Trout Run valley trip has a long waitlist, Steve G and I are just going to plan a separate trip for that weekend.

The plan: We will meet at the parking lot on 211 at 8am. Then do the S Massanutten and related trails. CalTopo: https://caltopo.com/m/VQHM
Caltopo reports splits of 25/15, so one can cut some distance by taking earlier turn offs than taking the Massanutten to the end.

The specific directions are we'll hike south on the Massanutten trail until it ends at Cub Run road, then a left on Cub run, Left onto Friedley Gap Trail and camp where Fridley Gap and the Massuntten trails intersect. The next day, head N on the Massanutten trail, right on Morgan Run Trail, left on Cub Run Road, left on Roaring Run Trail, right on Browns Hollow Trail and right on the Massanutten trail back to the parking lot.

Since it's effectively summer, we'll cancel the outing if the weather will be in the mid-80's or above.

PATC Map H (https://www.rei.com/product/648865/patc-map-h-trails-in-massanutten-mountain-south-half)

Nat Geo Massanutten Map (https://www.rei.com/product/777282/trails-illustrated-massanutten-and-great-north-mountain-trail-map)

DCUL Google Photos Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mCjLF2tfitPshwgaA

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Google map for trailhead: "Route 211 Park and Ride Lot" https://www.google.com/maps/place/Route+211+Park+and+Ride+Lot/@38.6411298,-78.5903243,18.25z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x89b4565592872221:0x7c1cd213af70a927!2sNew+Market+Gap!3b1!8m2!3d38.6428967!4d-78.6122367!3m4!1s0x89b456e0bee86b91:0x34d265e8d568744!8m2!3d38.6410985!4d-78.5899881

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