4H Center - Lands Run Falls - Hickerson Hollow

Join me for a strenuous hike (9.3 miles with 2,000 feet of elevation gain) along the AT and nearby trails in and near the northern district of Shenandoah National Park. The hike starts at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center and heads south along the AT to the Skyline Drive at Compton Gap. From there we will backtrack along the AT and take the Dickey Ridge trail to Lands Run Gap where we will cross the Skyline Drive and descend to Lands Run Falls for our snack / lunch break. After our break we will climb back up to the Skyline Drive where we will descend the Hickerson Hollow Trail before hiking the final mile or so along roads back to our vehicles parked at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center.

Here are details for this event:

• Distance: 9.3 miles
• Elevation gain: 2,000 feet
• Pace: 2.0 -- 2.5 miles/hour
• Difficulty: Strenuous (hiking difficulty scale)
• Start time: 9:00 a.m.
• Duration: 4.5 hours
• Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/4h-center-lands-run-falls-hickerson-hollow-a992a9e
• Trailhead parking: Northern Virginia 4-H Center Parking Lot
• Parking coordinates: 38.86113, -78.16814

What to bring

Make sure your emergency contact information is in your pack. Bring backpack, hiking poles, food, water, sunscreen, insect repellent. Dress for the weather, including hat, layers, and rain gear as needed.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed on this hike subject to the following conditions:

• Must be on a physical leash no longer than 6 feet at all times
• Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times
• Bag your pet's waste and carry it out with you - Leave no trace

Please send a direct private message to the hike leader if you plan to bring your dog.

Park entrance / parking fees

There is no required fee to park, however, a $5/day donation is recommended and greatly appreciated.

Please complete and submit the form at the link below prior to your planned departure. You will receive a copy of your submission, please print a copy of your completed submission and place on your vehicle dashboard when parked at the 4-H Center.

https://www.nova4h.com/facilities/hiker-parking/

Rehydration

Vibrissa Beer, 122 E Main St, Front Royal, VA 22630

Weather

Here's a National Weather Service URL you can use to check the 7-day weather forecast at the trailhead (Northern Virginia 4-H Center Parking Lot).

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.91138&lon=-78.05298

In case of poor or severe weather, this hike will be postponed.

Disclaimer

Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with the following Disclaimer / Liability Waiver.