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During this hike you will climb to the top of Loudoun Heights and
experience breathtaking downward views of the Potomac River &
Shenandoah River along with the historic town of Harpers Ferry, WV.
Nice weather reaching 80 degrees expected for this Saturday so why not
get out for fresh air and experience hiking along the Appalachian terrain.
This event is cross posted with other Meetup groups.

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW (ACTIVITY DETAILS:, AFTER HIKE
FELLOWSHIP:, etc.)

HIGHLIGHTS:
LOUDOUN HEIGHTS Trail in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park offers breathtaking Appalachian Mountain, wooded trails, wildlife and
waterways.
NOTE: There is a $20.00 Entrance Pass Fee per vehicle. Click here .

AFTER HIKE FELLOWSHIP: Let's celebrate our achievement at the nearby Harpers Ferry Brewing offering food, wine & craft beer.

MEETING & START TIMES:

  • Meet 9:30 am by restrooms near the visitor center & conduct
    introductions.
  • Start after introductions.

PARKING:

  • Park in the lot and walk to the visitor center.
  • Use driving coordinates 39.31591356444787, -77.75665326865129 or click here .

ACTIVITY DETAILS:

  • Hiking Rating: Strenuous
  • Elevation Gain @ 1700 feet Mountain Class 6 Elevation.
  • Multiple stops during the climb.
  • Hard packed trails & grounds encompassing tree roots, rocky &
    wooded areas.
  • RSVP only if you can maintain pace and navigate up and down hills & hike 10 miles with an elevation gain of 1700 feet - THANKS.

HIKING MATERIALS:
Suggest Hiking Boots. Hiking shoes can work.
Layered Clothing - UV protection
Hiking/activity socks.
Optional: hiking/trekking poles.
3 liters of water & healthy snacks.
Sunscreen & Insect repellant.

RSVP COMMON COURTESY: Only RSVP if you intend to make the hike
a priority, not just an option. Specifically, it is Not fair to take a confirmed
spot, then cancel less than 48 hours in advance, limiting your fellow
Active Adventurers members' in “waitlist” status the potential to
to participate!

WHY WE VOLUNTEER: Your organizers are volunteers and we are sharing
our passion for the outdoors. We organize events for fun, to socialize, get
get exercise, experience nature and meet cool new people. No bad
attitudes please. :)

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this hike, I acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs, or ice; Acts of nature such as rock falls, inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the “Active Adventures” meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated hike leaders for this hike.

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