Northern Virginia Hiking Club (NVHC)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This hike is a 12-mile loop and out and back circuit with an elevation gain of approximately 2,100 feet. I plan to hike at a pace of 2.0-2.5 mph when moving.

Route. We’ll hike from the Sky Meadows Visitors Center up to the AT via the South Ridge Trail and a portion of the North Ridge Trail and then south on the AT to the Whiskey Hollow Shelter. We’ll plan to have lunch at the Whiskey Hollow Shelter. We’ll then retrace our path north on the AT to the Old AT, then on to the Ambassador Whitehouse Trail, down the North Ridge Trail, and down to the parking lot via the Piedmont Overlook Trail. (Reference map in photos.)

Carpools. Meet at the Park and Ride off Route 29 at GPS coordinates: 38.80136, -77.59032 no later than 8:30 AM. The meetup is across from the Sheetz store location which is located at 7201 New Stable Way.

The hike leader will be at the carpool location but neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants, and they participate at their own risk.

Driving Time. It is about a 28 mile / 35-minute drive from the Park and Ride to the Sky Meadows visitor parking lot; take Exit 23 off Route 66.

Those planning to meet at Sky Meadows should plan to be at the Sky Meadows visitor center parking lot by 9:15 AM. The Park opens at 8:00 AM. The Sky Meadows State Park visitor center parking lot coordinates are: 38.991732, -77.966120

Fees.

• Park Entry Fee: $10/car (free for Virginia State Parks pass holders or REI receipt.)

Note: Thanks to a partnership between Virginia State Parks and REI, REI shoppers and Co-Op members receive special discounts to Virginia State Parks. One discount includes Free Parking at a Virginia State Park with any REI purchase. To take advantage of this discount, make any purchase from REI and use the bottom of your receipt for free parking in any Virginia State Park. Provide your receipt to the contact station ranger or insert it in a self-pay envelope.

· Suggested carpool fee is $3.

Dogs. Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Jim Hollis (703-927-7189… use text)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This is a 8 mile out and back hike with 350' of elevation gain on the Potomac Heritage and Sugarland Run Trails in Loudoun County.

We will start the parking lot near the Volcano Island Waterpark in Algonkian Regional Park https://www.novaparks.com/parks/algonkian-regional-park and take the Potomac Heritage and Sugarland Run Trails in Loudoun County passing through and along the golf course. Nice scenery along Sugarland Run.

Some of the hike is on trails, pavement and gravel road. We hike at a 2.5-3.0 mph pace when moving. Bring a snack.

Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C)

Rating: C

Park Entry Fee: $0.00

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Meet: 8:30am near Volcano Island Waterpark in Algonkian Park.

Trailhead GPS coordinates: 39.060142, -77.388550
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PgTT77xqTVTt4AGj9

AllTrails Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/algonkian-park-sugarland-run-db9e6ee?u=i&sh=7cs7ov

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

7.7 miles, about 600 feet elevation gain.

Description:
This hike will combine trails from both the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area and Pohick Bay Regional Park. Highlights of the hike are the streams and woods that both areas have, a pet cemetery, and Pohick Bay itself which is a great kayaking/birding area.

We will meet at 8:45 am in the Meadowood Horse Trailer/Mustang Loop Trailhead parking lot to start our hike at 9:00am on the Mustang Loop Trail. We will hike a couple of trails in Meadowood then make our way into Pohick Bay Regional Park. We will stop for lunch at Pohick Bay Park Marina.

There is a restroom near the horse stable in Meadowood, about one mile into the hike where we will stop. Other restrooms are available in Pohick Bay.
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can get everyone signed in and start the hike on time at 9:00am.

Meadowood Website: https://www.blm.gov/visit/meadowood-special-recreation-management-area

Pohick Bay Regional Park Website: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/pohick-bay-regional-park

Dogs are welcome on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Park Fees: No fees

The pace will be about 2.5 mph when moving.

Bring
At least 2 liters of water/hydration, lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes. . Hiking poles if you normally use them.

Directions: to Meadowood Horse Trailer Parking Lot (Mustang Loop Trailhead parking):

From I95 going South: Exit 163 to Lorton. Turn left onto Lorton Rd, continue under the second overpass and turn right onto Lorton Market St. Continue approx 1.5 miles and continue through the Hwy 1 intersection where the road turns into Gunston Rd. Travel along Gunston Rd approximately 2.6 miles to Harley Rd on the right. Make the right turn and travel about 100 yards where you will see a dirt parking lot on the right which is where we’ll meet.

From 195 going North: Take exit 161 to Lorton, U.S. Route 1 North. Proceed about 1.5 miles to first stop light (intersection of Hwy 1 and Lorton Market St/Gunston Rd. Turn right onto Gunston Rd. Travel along Gunston Rd approximately 2.6 miles to Harley Rd on the right. Make the right turn and travel about 100 yards where you will see a dirt parking lot on the right which is where we’ll meet.

Meeting Place Instructions: Meadowood Horse Trailer Parking Lot, Mustang Loop Trailhead Parking: GPS coordinates 38.66810, -77.18789

Rehydration: TBD

Any questions please contact me at 202-528-0456, if you text/call please include your name

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This is a 7.1 mile out & back hike along the Appalachian Trail with a little over 2,000 foot elevation gain. We'll hike to the Sam Moore Shelter, have lunch and return. This hike is just as challenging both ways. We will hike at a pace of 2.0-2.5 mph. There are some rocky portions and hiking sticks are recommended.

Leader: Dick Pregent 703-587-2359

Park Entry Fee: $0

Rating: B

For those wishing to carpool, the suggested carpool location is at the Centerville P&R. The driving time from there to the trailhead is about 1 hour. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 7:30 AM to form carpool so all cars can leave at 7:30 AM.

Hike leader will not be at carpool location.

Please arrive at the trailhead by 0845 so we can start hiking at 0900.

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy They must be kept on a leash at all times.

GPS coordinates for trailhead: 39.11542, -77.84713

Map for hike:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bear-s-den-park-to-sam-moore-shelter-a91af17

PLEASE NOTE: Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.