Beginners - Graves Mill Trail in Madison

One of our veteran hiking members, Ken Hawker, introduced me to this trail. It is an easy, gorgeous walk under the trees along the Rapidan River with minimal rocky challenges BUT all beginners will enjoy the pleasure of getting their feet wet. We will be required to ford a atream and rock hop another, both ways! Bring spare shoes to change after. A strong message to beginners - DON’T sign up for this hike if you don’t have sticks, the right shoes, and a cautious approach at the stream fording. Even beginners need a little excitement in a hike but we don’t want anyone breaking a hip.

Dogs are permitted.
If photos aren’t your thing you’ll need to make us aware.

Hike Type: in and out
Hike Length: approx 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: approx 480 ft
Hike Difficulty Rating: easy

Link for hike:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/graves-mill-trail--2?search=true

Trailhead Parking: 38.436900, -78.366930

Rehydration: if open: Pig and Steak 313 Washington St, Madison, VA 22727-3029
Or I am happy to sit in a chair inthe parking lot if you all decide to bring your own snack and beverage.
will figure that out by weekend.

Reminders: Make sure your emergency contact information is in your pack. We’ll be on the edge of SNP so carry your park pass, hiking poles REQUIRED, plenty of water, electrolytes, snack, sunscreen, insect spray. Dress for the weather.

If weather the morning of the hike becomes an issue this hike will be cancelled and you will receive a meetup message from me by 6:00am on date of hike.

Message me if you are a first timer.

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