Lands Run Gap to Snead Farm, Dicky Hill Lollipop

This is a 7 mile lollipop hike with about 1,368 ft elevation gain along the Dickey Ridge and Snead Farm loop trails in the North District of Shenandoah National Park.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can get everyone parked and formed up to hike at 9:00 a.m. There are no facilities at the trail head but the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is at mile marker 4.6. This is an out-and-back trail that mixes some uphill climbs with sections that are relatively flat and for the most part not rocky. I will maintain a 2.0 to 2.5 mph pace, but that will vary depending on the day’s heat and humidity. The heat this summer has been brutal so make certain you bring plenty of water and electrolytes.

Our hike will begin at the Lands Run Gap lot (mile marker 9.2 on Skyline Drive) GPS coordinates are 38.83434, -78.18585. This is not a big lot with room for about only 12 cars. From the lot we will hike along the Dickey Ridge trail to the Snead Farm Loop trail. We will pass the historic Snead Farm and proceed a bit along a fire road until we begin the return leg along the Dickey Ridge Trail. We will break for snack/lunch at the Dickey Hill Overlook. From there we will return to the parking lot.

Leader: Jay McCaffrey (571-643-3185)
Trailhead Location: Lands Run Gap parking lot. (38.83432, -78.18583). Mile Marker 9.2
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Start time: 9:00 a.m.
Hike Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Distance: 7 Miles
Elevation gain: 1,368 feet.
Pace: 2.0-2.5/mph
Rating: Moderate
What to bring: Make sure your emergency contact information is in your pack. Bring backpack, hiking poles, snacks, water (at least 2 liters), insect repellant (ticks are particularly bad this year), and sunscreen. Dress for the weather.
Park Entrance fee: You are required to pay a park entrance fee of $30 or present a senior or other national park pass to enter Skyline Drive.
Map for hike:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/dickey-ridge-snead-farm-loop-trail-from-lands-run-gap-35ec253
Rehydration: Vibrissa, 122 E. Main Street, Front Royal

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