Trailhead Hike: AT – Keys Gap / Loudoun Heights, WV/MD
Details
PATC Map 7 / Trailhead hike – NO BUS
$5. Long hike 12 mi., 1700 ft. ascent. Moderate hike, 8 mi., 1000 ft. ascent
The hike features one of the most scenic views of Harpers Ferry and its environs. We start at Keys Gap on Rt. 7 and hike north on the Appalachian Trail along the Blue Ridge crest to Loudoun Heights. From this point long hikers will take the Loudoun Heights Trail down to Split Rock, with its iconic view of Harpers Ferry, and the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, and return. All hikers will use the AT to return from Loudoun Heights to Keys Gap.
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RESERVATIONS
Capital Hiking Club is a non-profit group, and the public is invited on all trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Friday, but reserving before Wednesday night helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number.
FIRST-TIME HIKERS
If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep at least a 2 mph pace.
LIABILITY
By RSVP'ing for a CHC hike, you acknowledge and accept that hikers are responsible for their own safety and must assume risks and liability for all outings. CHC leaders, officers, and representatives shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any trips or club activities. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver the day of the hike.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel and receive a full refund less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before 12PM the Thursday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after 12PM the Thursday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.
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