AT Shuttle Hike - Snickers Gap to Morgans Mill Road

Join me for this one-way shuttle hike southbound along the Appalachian Trail from Snickers Gap to Morgans Mill Road. Be prepared for climbing and descending as we will be in the AT Rollercoaster for the entire hike!

Here are details for this event:

• Distance: ~6.8 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/custom-routes/at-snickers-gap-to-morgans-mill-road-f1bdae0
• Trailhead A parking: Snickers Gap - Appalachian Trailhead (GPS 39.115649, -77.846740)
• Trailhead B parking: Morgans Mill Rd (GPS 39.073118, -77.912858)
• Time to meet at Trailhead B parking: 9:00 a.m.
• Driving time / distance between trailheads: ~12 minutes / ~6 miles
• Time to start hike from Trailhead A parking: 9:30 a.m.
• Leader: Chris Bosch 703-216-7801

Carpools

This is a shuttle hike. Hikers should initially arrive at the Trailhead B parking area with room in their vehicles for additional passengers. We will consolidate hikers into at most half of our available vehicles and carpool to the Trailhead A parking area. After hiking from Trailhead A back to Trailhead B, we will need some drivers of vehicles initially left at Trailhead B to take other drivers back to their vehicles that were left at Trailhead A before the hike.

What to bring

Make sure your emergency contact information is in your pack. Bring backpack, hiking poles, food, water, sunscreen. Dress for the weather, including hat, gloves, 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

None.

Rehydration

Bear Chase Brewing Company
33665 Bear Chase Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135
(about 2 minutes driving time from Snickers Gap)

More Better Restaurant & Beer Garden
35246 Harry Byrd Hwy, Round Hill, VA 20141
(about 5 minutes driving time from Snickers Gap)

Weather

Here's a National Weather Service URL you can use to check the 7-day weather forecast at the trailhead (Snickers Gap).

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.115649&lon=-77.846740

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.