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.

Everyone must obtain their own ticket for Old Rag. The cost is $2 so you can afford it. Go to recreation.gov and search for Old Rag Day-Use, the shutdown should be sorted by then, so they will be checking for tickets. 375 were available as of the 29th.

This is where the logistics start to get even more complicated. We will meet at the Park & Ride lot across from the Sheets at 7267 New Stable Way, Gainesville, VA 20109 (38.80158,-77.58969). We will consolidate to as few cars as possible, with the "B" hikers driving. Please arrive a little early so we can depart the P&R promptly at 11:45.

We will drive to the Old Rag Parking lot to drop off the "A" hikers who will begin their ascent up Old Rag along the traditional rock-scramble route. The carpool drivers will then drive around the mountain, passing by the normal White Oak Canyon parking lot, and proceeding up to the end of Weakley Hollow Rd to the Berry Hollow trailhead (38.54877,-78.33873) where the "B" hike will proceed up the back side of Old Rag, where we will unite at the summit to take in the sunset. Sunset will be at 5:09pm so the target is to have everyone at the summit by 4:45.

Since the "B" hikers will not be doing rock scrambles, we will encumber them with the supplies for our charcuterie boards (so that we can properly enjoy the setting sun), so "B" hikers should have packs with some room to spare (if bringing fermented grape juice please transfer it to a non-glass bottle, no need to telegraph our bending of the rules).

After the sun has set, (everyone should have a headlamp) we will descend back down the back side of the mountain, and when we get to the 4-way intersection of the fire roads, we will ALL turn left for the .8 mile trip down to the cars at Berry Hollow Trailhead. THERE SHOULD BE NO CARS AT THE OLD RAG PARKING LOT, so it will be a strait shot back to the Gainesville P&R.

Please text/message me if you plan to take the "A" or "B" option, and if you are going to be a "B" let me know how many seats you will have available. Hopefully we don't have to ask anyone to opt for the "B" side to balance transportation. "B" hikers may also want to pack a book as you have the shorter hike and may have to wait for the "A" hikers to finish their joyful ascent.

The Berry Hollow Trailhead lot is small but should have cleared out by 1:30pm, if not, the "B" hike will have to coordinate shuttling cars down to the White Oak Canyon parking area.

Everyone should have plenty of water, and snacks appropriate to watching a sunset. An extra layer or two may also be prudent if we have a wait at the top, where it is likely to be windy and it will cool as sunset approaches, and we will have worked up a sweat on the ascent.

Dogs are not permitted on this hike as they are barred from Old Rag.

Leader: Dale Johnson 540-454-5592

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.

Join us for a 12-mile hike with 2,500 feet of elevation gain in the George Washington National Forest near Front Royal. We start at the Buzzard Rock Trailhead and go south along the ridge to the intersection with Massanutten Trail, then turn down to Elizabeth Furnace to eat lunch/snack at the picnic area. We then turn around to retrace our path to the cars. Note: Very rocky trails.

We hike at a fast pace of about 2.5-3.0 mph when moving.

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

Leader: David K. 571-488-4449

Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:30am. Suggested carpool fee is $7. The leader WILL NOT be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371, https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18
Trailhead: Meet at Buzzard Rock Parking on RT619 Mountain Rd by 8:30 AM - GPS coordinates 38.93776,-78.28859. Trailhead parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged.

Neither the Club nor the hike leader is 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.

Park Entry Fee: N/A

You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, pace and elevation gain.
MAP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NKTUmUOwaJjiKtno_ZQGsYD9_JfgDIZr/view?usp=sharing

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 level 7-mile level hike starting at Runnymeade Park along the mostly paved paths and some dirt trails in Sugarland Run Stream Valley Park in Herndon. Parts of the trail could be muddy.

There are ~10 small stream crossings on pylons.

We hike at a 2.5-3.0 mph pace when moving.

Map for hike: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DLTwVSDUjFs7D10DPV4FESrSaCXOVS-G

AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/runnymeade--2?u=i

This is Runnymeade Park in Herndon. GPS Coordinates: 38.972193, -77.369569 https://goo.gl/maps/norbMTUSAbDFMPju7 Depending on the direction you come from you may have to make a U-turn to get to the park entrance. Parking is limited in the lot, if it is full you will need to proceed a couple of blocks away and park on Leona Lane in a nearby subdivision.

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

Joanne Arnold, Leader
571-213-0216 (cell)

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.

DETAILS: Join me on one of my favorite local hikes for fall foliage. This photo was taken 2 days ago, so hopefully we'll catch the end of the fall colors. This hike is almost 5 miles with essentially no elevation change. Pace will be about 2.5-3 miles an hour when moving. Good hike for a beginner, or if you only have the morning free. Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time to sign-in. We will leave promptly at 9:00 a.m.

RESTROOMS: There are restrooms if you continue into the parking lot where we meet, towards the lake, by the marina.

LEADER: Kris N. (618) 623-2484

DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the parking lot near the Marina. Enter the park at the Burke Lake Park Entrance on Ox Road (Route 123). If using a GPS to find the park, just key in "Burke Lake Park." More directions are below. After entering the park, go straight following the road as it curves right and goes into the marina parking lot. This will be the first parking lot (not counting some parking along the side of the road) and you drive into it. We congregate at the area soon after entering the parking lot. (GPS Coordinates: 38°45'36.2"N 77°18'09.0"W )

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

FEE:
Admission to Burke Lake Park is FREE for Fairfax County residents at all times. There is no charge for out-of-county residents on weekdays, except for a few holidays during the warmer months. On the weekends from April to October and those couple of holidays, there is $12.00 a car fee for those from outside of Fairfax County.

More Directions:

From I-95 Take exit #160 (Route 123 North). The sign will say Woodbridge, Occoquan, and Lake Ridge. Follow 123 North (Ox Road) for 7.5 miles to the park entrance on the right. (If you see the golf course, then you have gone too far. The golf course entrance is the next right off Route 123; this is beyond the park entrance. Good place to turn around, if need be.)

From the Beltway (495) Take the Braddock Road West exit (Exit 54, VA-620) and travel approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Burke Lake Road (at Kings Park Shopping Center). Follow Burke Lake Road for 5 miles. Turn left onto Route 123 South (Ox Road). The golf course entrance is the first left off Route 123. The park entrance is the second left off Route 123.

From Route 66 Take the Fairfax County Parkway, Exit 55A (Route 286 South towards Springfield). Continue on the Fairfax County Parkway for approximately 5 miles. Take a right onto Burke Lake Road. At the next light, turn left onto Ox Road (Route 123). The golf course entrance is the first left off Ox Road. The park entrance is the second left off Ox Road.